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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Jakesnyder on December 14, 2019, 11:06:06 am

Title: Problem or just really cool effect???
Post by: Jakesnyder on December 14, 2019, 11:06:06 am

I dont think this is an issue but I would just like to double check on these darkish spots. I just want to make sure it's not from a sick tree or something. Thanks!

Title: Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
Post by: SLIMBOB on December 14, 2019, 11:23:49 am

Love that red colored Bodark. Gorgeous.

Title: Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
Post by: Pat B on December 14, 2019, 11:32:55 am

If it's osage it shouldn't be a problem.

Title: Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
Post by: Jakesnyder on December 14, 2019, 11:36:08 am

Yea its osage. I was hoping it was fine because it looks sweet!

Title: Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
Post by: PatM on December 14, 2019, 12:34:04 pm

I have one like that but it's about ten times more mottled.  It's fine.

Title: Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
Post by: Jakesnyder on December 14, 2019, 03:12:38 pm

Does anyone know what causes that?

Title: Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
Post by: Pat B on December 14, 2019, 03:39:14 pm

It could be mineral or fungal or just genetics. I've seen a few that were weakened by the staining but generally the streaked wood is good and sometimes superior.

Title: Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
Post by: burchett.donald on December 14, 2019, 05:16:18 pm

  The red streaked Osage seems to be harder and is beautiful...

Title: Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
Post by: SLIMBOB on December 14, 2019, 06:04:57 pm

Beautiful red color on this one. Hard as a stone as well.

Title: Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
Post by: Msturm on December 15, 2019, 08:56:55 pm

Oh man you have a gem there.

Title: Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
Post by: SLIMBOB on December 15, 2019, 09:04:03 pm

One of my favorites for sure. Thanks.

Title: Re: Problem or just really cool effect???
Post by: rps3 on December 16, 2019, 07:33:26 pm

(http://i.imgur.com/BQApWxM.jpg) (https://imgur.com/BQApWxM)

I've had my share of bad luck with streaked osage lately. Sometimes those streaks end up being weak spots that separate inside the limb.

(http://i.imgur.com/pq2HfLw.jpg) (https://imgur.com/pq2HfLw)