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Bryce
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Pacific Ghost Longbows
Oceanspray Bow
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November 16, 2014, 04:20:46 pm »
i cut this 1 1/8" stave 2 years ago in January while steelhead fishing.
the upper limb has a bit of deflex which no matter how much heat and bending, it just kept coming back. so i gave in and left it.
modeled this bow after one of Carson's John strunk OS bow
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=30660.0
which i absolutely love. it shoots really well for me and i doubt ill ever part with it.
i left the back on this one. as i usually do with oceanspray bc when its cut in the cold winter the bark will stay on. the only part where it cracked is where i used the heat gun on it.
anyways the specs are:
60"NTN
55#@27"
5/16" tips
cattle horn rest
John Strunk Skeleton lace
Thanks for lookin.
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bubby
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Re: Oceanspray Bow
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November 16, 2014, 04:26:58 pm »
I love a nice OS bow and this is know exception, although the FD pic is a little busy, always, and I mean always like seeing your work pinecone
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Accipiter
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Re: Oceanspray Bow
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November 16, 2014, 04:37:03 pm »
Well, that settles it, I'm gonna cut me some OS staves tonight! Beautiful work Bryce, looks excellent, not to mention fast.
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SLIMBOB
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Deplorable Slim
Re: Oceanspray Bow
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November 16, 2014, 05:16:26 pm »
Like this one a lot!
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bushboy
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Re: Oceanspray Bow
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November 16, 2014, 05:17:30 pm »
Beautiful bow!awesome work!i have a OS that I got from Randman in a bow swap that is still my favorite to date.
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Pat B
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Re: Oceanspray Bow
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November 16, 2014, 05:23:56 pm »
That is about as simple as it can get and still it looks like a very reliable hunting bow. Well done! Simple elegance!
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bow101
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Re: Oceanspray Bow
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November 16, 2014, 06:09:50 pm »
Nice one as usual Cone. Keep the OS bows coming this is what us West Coasters like to see.
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DC
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Re: Oceanspray Bow
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November 16, 2014, 06:43:34 pm »
I hope that I can make a bow half as nice as that! Someday.
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wizardgoat
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Re: Oceanspray Bow
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November 16, 2014, 08:37:03 pm »
Cool looking bow Bryce, nice to see you posting bows again.
I havent been successful with bark on OS yet, even the winter cut stuff,
keeps popping off! I sure l Iove the wood though
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Aaron H
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Re: Oceanspray Bow
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November 16, 2014, 10:42:52 pm »
That is awesome! Love that you left the bark on. Very, very cool
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randman
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Re: Oceanspray Bow
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November 16, 2014, 10:50:38 pm »
It's a beauty Bryce...OS is probably my all time fave so far. I haven't had any luck keeping the bark on OS either. All the ones I've made end up with bark on the tips and grip and none mid limb....still a nice look though. Most of mine have been gathered in the warmer months though but I'm changing that by gathering some this winter to keep trying.
I've also found OS doesn't like to stay when you try to shape it after it's seasoned. The only way I've found to get OS to stay where you bend it is to rough it to shape green and clamp it to a caul while it's seasoning.
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IdahoMatt
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Re: Oceanspray Bow
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November 16, 2014, 11:48:57 pm »
Great job man. That is one of the nicest I've seen in a wile. I love the simple look with all the serving details. Did you happen to weigh the mass?
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Peacebow_Coos
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Re: Oceanspray Bow
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November 17, 2014, 02:23:36 am »
Nice, and he's back
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chamookman
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Re: Oceanspray Bow
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November 17, 2014, 04:33:32 am »
What can I say 'cept - Outstanding ! Bob
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Gsulfridge
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Re: Oceanspray Bow
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November 17, 2014, 05:54:22 am »
That's a looker for sure. Love it.
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