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[Otter]

I can't mail intill tomorrow... Had to do something's today so I'll mail tomorrow... Can't wait to get home and see if I got any mail lol

[TimothyR]

This piece of Osage was my plan C but I didn't think it was going to make a bow for my guys stars but when I got to looking at it it was pretty much ready for full brace. When I braced it I just had to scrap its few times and it turns out it's going to be closer to his stats than the other Osage I was going to send.  I'm glad I didn't send it yet because it's really nice. I finished putting the belly skin on last night. Going to let it dry a few days and make sure the tiller is good and pretty it up.

[ajooter]

I loves me some belly scales!!

[---GUTSHOT--->]

Looking good Ty

Ajooter somebody is gonna enjoy shooting that this evening

[Otter]

Man that looks sweet Timothy..... Can't wait to see a full draw picture... Keep up the good work.

[TimothyR]

Thanks ajooter and otter. I hope my guy likes it. I'll post a full draw as soon as I get it close.

[ajooter]

I'm wondering if my guy should let the bow sit for a day or two before shooting it.  It was crazy humid here when I packaged her up.  What do u guys think?

[stuckinthemud]

Depends how breathable the packaging is  - card and paper I would think the bow would be OK; bubble-wrap might be a different matter

[ajooter]

It's in a pic tube wrapped in bubble wrap.....so maybe he should give it a day or two.

[tattoo dave]

Somebody should be getting a bow from me either today or tomorrow.

Tattoo Dave

[stuckinthemud]

Hows it looking now?  Weight is getting marginal but not heat treated yet - so should be there or there about.  Picture is at 22" draw. Wonder if the tips are still a little stiff?

[SLIMBOB]

Your mid limbs are stiff.

[ajooter]

Your mid limbs are stiff.

Agreed....was this a stiff handled or bendy bow?

[ty_in_ND]

Well, I can make a few more adjustments if need be, as I ended a little over weight (I think 58# @ 29"), but here's how the bow stands now (I think if anything, that 1st 1/3rd of the right limb is still stiff, so if I adjust anything, it will be that limb):

Braced



Bow @ 29"



Unbraced



And here are some teasers of the handle section (sanded picture followed by cleaned off and wetted with denatured alcohol):





Well, on to go shape the tips, then to make a string for her, then fling some arrows (maybe)!

[PEARL DRUMS]

Id hit the first 10-12" off the fades. They are stiff and that makes the mids work too hard. Id say your going to need about 3-5# of weigh to correct that. Left alone and it will pull reflex out as time passes.