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Offline Parnell

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Osage gift bow
« on: May 31, 2014, 04:46:48 pm »
Hello my friends,

This is a set I've been working on for some time, for a buddy of mine that has been serving in the Marine corps for a long time as an occupation.  He has been over seas and I've wanted to do something special for him.  He is currently in the states and graduating from a school so this set is going to be given as a congratulations present.  I think he will be pleased.  The Osage recurve is 70" long and 53# @ 28".  Ram horn overlays and 'Gator grip.  I'm giving him a basket quiver I wove and six Tamarack arrows with goose fletching.  Three will have field points, three will have Zwickey broadheads.  Also, a necklace with a Alafia River coral point and my wife Angie sewed a fleece bow sock for him. 

There is an extra B50 string, but the string the bow has is fast flight with ground hog silencers.  I shot this bow at the Tennessee Classic and it's a good bow.

Thanks,

Stephen
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Offline Parnell

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Re: Osage gift bow
« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2014, 05:06:53 pm »
I hope he feels appreciated, Thomas.

Here is a photo of the arrows I've been making to "stick" onto the string.  I do this with a drill bit, it's great.
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Offline thomas h

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Re: Osage gift bow
« Reply #2 on: May 31, 2014, 05:39:39 pm »
very nice.

Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Osage gift bow
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2014, 06:04:53 pm »
That's a nice gift set.  Great job Parnell.
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Offline Badger

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Re: Osage gift bow
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2014, 06:39:05 pm »
  He will appreciate that, good job lining up those narrow recurves.

Offline Pat B.

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Re: Osage gift bow
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2014, 06:56:03 pm »
Sweet -----

Looks like a great bow for a great friend..
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Osage gift bow
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2014, 07:21:52 pm »
What a great gift.  Also a big thank you to all who have served in the military.

Offline wildman

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Re: Osage gift bow
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2014, 10:06:48 pm »
That is one very nice setup. I really like the gator grip. I do have one ? Did you underwear model before your teaching career? >:D
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Osage gift bow
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2014, 11:13:59 pm »
Real nice gear, getting all that should feel like hitting the archery jackpot to him. Hand crafted gifts that come from the heart are always the best, nicely done Stephen.
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Offline Trapper Rob

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Re: Osage gift bow
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2014, 11:23:42 pm »
Nice work on everything it should put a smile on his face when you hand it to him.

Offline Fred Arnold

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Re: Osage gift bow
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2014, 11:36:04 pm »
Fantastic bow Parnell ! Great that you would do that for a friend.
I'm attempting a bow very similar and am interested in the mass weight because I've been working one for the bow trade and thinking I've already stretched the limit.

I found many years ago that it is much easier and more rewarding working with those that don't know anything than those that know it all.

Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: Osage gift bow
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2014, 02:58:08 am »
That's looking awesome man.  Great job.

Offline Del the cat

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Re: Osage gift bow
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2014, 03:54:23 am »
Great looking bow.
That gator grip is waaaaay cool :D.
I was going to comment on the half nekid pose, but I s'pose we should just be greatfull you kept your shorts on >:D
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Offline Gsulfridge

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Re: Osage gift bow
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2014, 06:29:05 am »
Great looking bow.
That gator grip is waaaaay cool :D.
I was going to comment on the half nekid pose, but I s'pose we should just be greatfull you kept your shorts on >:D
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Haaa haa ha!!  Good job Parnell!  He'll love that.  Thanks to him for his service. 
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Offline lesken2011

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Re: Osage gift bow
« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2014, 08:15:20 am »
Nice job and great gesture.
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