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Offline John W. Cooper

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Osage bow for a Yooper
« on: July 28, 2013, 04:25:32 pm »
I made this Osage Self Bow for a black powder reenactor and his wife up in "Da U.P." of Michigan.  It turned out to be one of those bows that you just hate to part with.  29#@28"; 66 ntn; black buffalo horn tip overlays; leather shelf.  The grip shape and the way the handle turned out are definitely my favorite to date. 


The profile is a gentle taper from 1-1/4" at the fades to 1/4" tips



and....full draw:


Thanks for looking!  Let me know what you think.
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Offline Buckeye Guy

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Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2013, 04:38:47 pm »
Not bad for a short Trumpet player from Mi.  >:D :laugh: :laugh:

Good to see ya on here and yea that is a nice bow !
Thanks for posting it !!
Give the boy and wife a hug from a worthless old nut !!
Not sure if I will be able to make it to GLLI so take care and hope to see you folks soon !
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
« Reply #2 on: July 28, 2013, 04:42:36 pm »
Very nice all around, well done!
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
« Reply #3 on: July 28, 2013, 04:58:24 pm »
Came out great! Nicely done. Jawge
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Offline John W. Cooper

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Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
« Reply #4 on: July 28, 2013, 04:59:06 pm »
Just 'cuz you're from "oh-HI-ya" doesn't make you worthless.  ;D I don't think I'll be getting to any of the rendezvous this summer between family and work.  I'll make the sacrifice of passing on the hug and well-wishes. ;)  I love making these simple Osage bows.  Thanks for the compliments.
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   and keeps my way secure.
He makes my feet like the feet of a deer;
   he causes me to stand on the heights.
He trains my hands for battle;
   my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
~Psalm 18:32-34

Offline dbb

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Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
« Reply #5 on: July 28, 2013, 05:29:13 pm »
Very elegant and clean looking,nice!
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
« Reply #6 on: July 28, 2013, 05:29:42 pm »
That's a fine looking bow. 
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2013, 08:07:15 pm »
Really like that one
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Offline Josh B

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Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2013, 12:11:39 am »
Beautifully done Sir!  I understand your attachment. Josh
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Offline Zion

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Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2013, 01:39:28 am »
Wow i can see what you mean about letting that one go, sweet bow, has a real nice profile.
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2013, 03:32:31 am »
Looks like it would be hard to part with.  Nice work!
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Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2013, 08:51:08 am »
Thats a beauty,very nice job. :)
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Offline lesken2011

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Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
« Reply #12 on: July 29, 2013, 09:14:50 am »
Sweet!! 8)
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Offline Dances with squirrels

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Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
« Reply #13 on: July 29, 2013, 09:23:23 am »
She's lovely.
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Offline Dvshunter

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Re: Osage bow for a Yooper
« Reply #14 on: July 29, 2013, 11:33:11 am »
Very nice bow. Simple, clean, and beautiful. Well done.
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