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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Osage flatbow
« on: November 07, 2016, 09:04:30 pm »
Hi folks,

Here's one I finished not long ago. 56" ntn, drawing 50# at 28". I don't know why exactly, but I love shooting this bow. I'm able to shoot way more accurately with this one than with many others I've made. Maybe it's the awesome wood I walked miles through thorns and poison ivy to cut. Anyway, hope you dig it.
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Offline GB

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Re: Osage flatbow
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2016, 10:35:00 pm »
Nice job on a stave that looks like it has some character.  I like it!
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Offline Badger

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Re: Osage flatbow
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2016, 10:37:24 pm »
  Just like the good old days, some nice bows showing up. Good job!
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Offline Hrothgar

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Re: Osage flatbow
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2016, 05:59:36 am »
Nice profile, good job chasing the snake.
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Offline Stick Bender

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Re: Osage flatbow
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2016, 06:06:43 am »
Thats a nice bow Congratulations like the snake
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: Osage flatbow
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2016, 07:52:34 am »
Thanks. Kept this one simple and it payed off.  ;)
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Offline ajooter

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Re: Osage flatbow
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2016, 08:41:42 am »
Getting some good bend outa that baby!  I like the little levers as well.
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Offline Bob W.

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Re: Osage flatbow
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2016, 08:58:20 am »
Nice job on that one, I like the simplicity of it and can we see a front pic?
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Offline JonW

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Re: Osage flatbow
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2016, 09:05:53 am »
Nice work. Nothing like a good Osage bow that shoots good for ya!
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Offline selfbow joe

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Re: Osage flatbow
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2016, 09:37:11 am »
Nice job
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Offline GreenwoodBlacksmith

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Re: Osage flatbow
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2016, 10:18:07 am »
Lovely bow!
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Offline ---GUTSHOT--->

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Re: Osage flatbow
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2016, 12:02:56 pm »
Very nice! 
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: Osage flatbow
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2016, 07:47:29 pm »
Thanks again everyone. Here's a few more, including a front view. She's backed with a black origami paper called "Elephant Hide." Of coarse it's not actually from an elephant, but it's given that name due to it's tensile strength. Felt good about the chase, but wanted a little extra assurance.  ;)
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Offline penderbender

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Re: Osage flatbow
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2016, 10:33:58 pm »
That black back looks cool. Nice bow! Cheers- Brendan
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Offline loon

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Re: Osage flatbow
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2016, 11:17:29 pm »
huh. looks awesome! Interesting paper
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