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"HOLEY SLIT"
« on: March 11, 2015, 08:39:41 pm »
Heres an osage that's been in the works for awhile that I finally got time to finish up. It came from well seasoned stock I got from Roy that sat outside for years and years and years. About half of it was salvageable,and worth a shot to try. I didn't use any heat on the working limbs and left them el natural,and they have some funky subtle things going on,but nothing to crazy to tiller thru.

It has a 4" long by 1/16" wide slit hole in it(hence the name)  >:D  Its only 59" ntn...47@26"....20.4 ounces mass weight...white oak tip overlays...zebrawood handle accents. It has hunting written all over it with those stats and how hard it shoots for for only 47 pounds. This one could see some woods time for sure  8)

thanks for looking!!!!!  :D



















Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: "HOLEY SLIT"
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2015, 08:42:58 pm »
Killer!  I love how your bows are a workshop on what can be done. Very nice.  Tiller looks awesome.
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Offline rps3

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Re: "HOLEY SLIT"
« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2015, 08:45:08 pm »
You had to find a way to incorporate that funky stuff in the handle, and the rest is just sweet with those needle tips. Way cool bow Chris.

Offline RyanY

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Re: "HOLEY SLIT"
« Reply #3 on: March 11, 2015, 08:50:36 pm »
I think the best part about this bow is how much the recurves are working. Awesome execution sir!

Offline osage outlaw

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Re: "HOLEY SLIT"
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2015, 08:51:08 pm »
Great looking bow Blackhawk.  Very nice work with the slit and the accents in the deep handle are a nice touch.  I hope I get a chance to see it in person this summer  ;)   You could keep your score card in the slit when you are on the 3D course.


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Offline Accipiter

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Re: "HOLEY SLIT"
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2015, 08:55:46 pm »
Awesome bow, awesome name! The finish job looks super good as well, nice work!

Offline bubby

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Re: "HOLEY SLIT"
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2015, 08:56:54 pm »
Damn sweet blackhawk with just a touch of nasty thrown in, great bend
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: "HOLEY SLIT"
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2015, 09:04:26 pm »
Awesome! Very nicely done. Jawge
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Re: "HOLEY SLIT"
« Reply #8 on: March 11, 2015, 09:24:46 pm »
very nice chris! Sweet bow. I'm able to start seeing some grass by my house also

Offline wizardgoat

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Re: "HOLEY SLIT"
« Reply #9 on: March 11, 2015, 09:33:25 pm »
Killer looking bow man, I like it

Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: "HOLEY SLIT"
« Reply #10 on: March 11, 2015, 09:34:03 pm »
This bow perfectly illustrates the "crack"-like addictive qualities of bowmaking!

Chickenhawk is the classic junkie!  Well played, sir, a brave and noble effort well rewarded with a lovely outcome!
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Offline missilemaster

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Re: "HOLEY SLIT"
« Reply #11 on: March 11, 2015, 09:35:04 pm »
Winner winner chicken dinner! That thing looks great Chris! Handle looks comfortable for a change too! :laugh:
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Offline Weylin

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Re: "HOLEY SLIT"
« Reply #12 on: March 11, 2015, 09:47:10 pm »
Awesome, Chris! one of a kind bow.  8)

Offline Dances with squirrels

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« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2015, 09:49:57 pm »
Sexy!

The old man doesn't know what he's missing by giving away any osage that won't make perfect boards. He has a character flaw.... a fear of character.
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Offline okie64

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Re: "HOLEY SLIT"
« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2015, 09:58:14 pm »
That is a beauty blackhawk! Zebrawood really sets it off.