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Offline Pappy

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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #45 on: November 13, 2015, 06:58:18 am »
That's a beauty for sure. Just gorgeous. :)
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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #46 on: November 13, 2015, 08:37:08 am »
Very nice bow Carson.I can tell all of the hard maticulus work that went into that one.Beautiful.Fun though I'm sure.I'm in the process too of making a self bow holmy for a friend that wants a 31" draw so I made mine 68" TTT with 10" levers.
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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #47 on: November 13, 2015, 11:14:36 am »
  ok I have to say one of the most beautiful, I've seen in a while. Well done.

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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #48 on: November 13, 2015, 02:01:07 pm »
that`s a really nice lady in all aspects, congrates.  Hans
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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #49 on: November 14, 2015, 03:09:28 pm »
Thank you for the comments guys. I don't know what to think about some of these comments. They are too nice. I think most of the credit goes to the sturgeon and ray for providing such beautiful hide.

Beadman, I am looking forward to seeing that bow. I am working on some 30" draw bows right now, a yew and an osage. It is always a challenge to get those extra couple inches out of a bow without just making it overly long.
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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #50 on: November 15, 2015, 07:18:12 am »
Yea Carson.If you want the arrow to go faster.Pull it back farther......lol.Simple.These big fellas with there 32" draw or converted compound shooters still coming to their original anchor need to shoot self bows too......lol.
The 68" I'm making is the longest bow I've made in a few years.Usually it's anywhere from 60" to 64" with a 28" or 29" draw.That's what I like.I hope I can do as pretty of a finish job as you did with yours.Part of bow making is in the makers' minds' eye.Beautiful well made bow Carson.Those hedge staves I sent ya ought to be pretty seasoned by now.I did make an sinewed all heartwood bow out of the yew.Think I sent you a pic or two.
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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #51 on: November 21, 2015, 01:39:33 pm »
Beadman, here are the two bows that became of those two pretty little sticks of gold you sent me. I do recall that sinew backed yew you sent a pic of. It was smoking hot...would love to see it posted up here on PA. 

A bow I made for Dad:
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,51955.0.html

A bow for a fellow in Pennsylvania:
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,50068.0.html
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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #52 on: November 21, 2015, 01:59:34 pm »
You certainly did those 2 pieces of wood justice Carson.I'm not saying that mildly either.I'll look up some of those pics of the yew you sent me.Not quite the pictures you've got of your hedge bows but the forum should get the drift.
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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #53 on: December 01, 2015, 03:12:10 pm »
Well, I guess I was pushing it a little too far with the narrow snakey lever. Looks like a little side strain plus a touch of grain run off, led to failure. I open to hearing any alternative theories. Regardless of the how and why, it is has been a valuable learning experience for me. Enough rambling, I have to go make a replacement.
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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #54 on: December 01, 2015, 03:13:22 pm »
Another Pic of the break
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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #55 on: December 01, 2015, 04:34:53 pm »
I...I think I'm going to cry....she was a beauty man...
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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #56 on: December 01, 2015, 04:56:49 pm »
Yep I'd say you took that lever to the limit.... :(
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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #57 on: December 01, 2015, 05:40:55 pm »
Owwwwchhhh.  Sorry to see that - it was a beauty. 
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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #58 on: December 01, 2015, 06:01:26 pm »
I am very courageous to show a bow near your post.
Your bow is legendary - wow ...

Peter
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Re: Sturgeon backed Osage “molle” 55# @ 29”, 66” – PIC Heavy
« Reply #59 on: December 03, 2015, 12:32:14 am »
:( Sucks... It is a terrible feeling to have a bow break. Guess you could V-splice in a new lever if you wanted to *shrug*
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