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Offline CrazyHorse1969

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I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« on: September 22, 2014, 07:00:42 pm »
I recognize that I had some missteps along the way, and that my bow is not without flaw, but the process of completing my first Osage self bow has been more than worthwhile.

After shooting the bow a bunch, I applied--over the course of several days--nine coats of Tru-Oil then wiped it down with Johnson Paste Wax. Finally, I added a leather floppy rest then wrapped the handle with deerskin lace, soaking the deerskin lace with Johnson Paste Wax.

More than anything, I really appreciate all of the constructive advice that you guys provided during the process. For me the finished bow is nice and all, but the the process of working on it was the most satisfying.

Now, and I cannot believe I am saying this already, I cannot wait to get started on another one!
« Last Edit: September 22, 2014, 07:05:32 pm by CrazyHorse1969 »
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2014, 07:12:19 pm »
Way to go Scott. How about a full draw shot? You know its mandatory before we can call it a bow. It has to bow to be a bow mister..;)
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Offline CrazyHorse1969

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Re: I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2014, 07:15:25 pm »
Funny! The wife is out and about, so I did not have anyone to take a picture. I will get on that.
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Re: I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2014, 07:15:46 pm »
That's great work right there, I'm sure I and many others here wish our fifth bow looked so nice!

Now give us the draw!
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2014, 07:20:23 pm »
congrats on your bow,, :)
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Offline bow101

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Re: I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2014, 07:28:59 pm »
Looks good, how 'bout a full draw. Your handle is square as the great pyramids.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2014, 08:52:58 pm »
Looks great for a first selfbow.  Lets see that baby bend  ;D
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Offline CrazyHorse1969

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Re: I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2014, 10:23:56 pm »
I would not call it a "perfect" tiller job, but I will learn from this experience and get better next time.
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Offline bow101

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Re: I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2014, 01:07:26 am »
Tiller looks good to me, nice job.  I would say ya dun good for been 62" and drawing at 27"   8)
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Re: I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2014, 07:32:36 am »
Looks pretty good to me,way better than my first,congrats. :)
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Offline johnfolchetti

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Re: I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2014, 07:47:44 am »
Way better than my first bow. Well done.
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Re: I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2014, 07:48:31 am »
Nothing wrong with that osage bow CrazyHorse. Take that sucker hunting, it'll kill. ;)
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Offline Stixnstones

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Re: I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2014, 07:56:51 am »
Lookin good sir, nice work
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Offline CrazyHorse1969

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Re: I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2014, 08:20:59 am »
Thanks, guys. I worked awfully hard on it. I appreciate the positive comments.
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Offline Blackcoyote

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Re: I finished my first Osage self bow: 48#@27", 62" tip-to-tip, 6" brace height
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2014, 08:32:14 am »
nice work man....looks good!
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