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Offline upstatenybowyer

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desperate times, desperate measures
« on: January 19, 2018, 07:00:24 pm »
I recently got an itch to make an Osage bow and realized there was only one problem... I had no Osage.  :NN Then I remembered, I do have a totally twisted, gnarly, rollercoaster piece of scrap that's been sitting around in the garage forever destined for the fireplace.  :-\

After much deliberation, I decided, why the heck not?  )P(

First thing I did was start chasing a ring. I'm about half done with that. Next I'm gonna reduce the thickness to point where heat can start working its magic. Getting this thing straight, balanced, and aligned enough to start tillering is gonna be quite a chore.
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Offline DC

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Re: desperate times, desperate measures
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2018, 07:07:56 pm »
I really like staves like that. You have to be in the right mood though. Remember string alignment is tip,handle,tip and the rest of the bow can go where it wants. Squint a lot while tillering to try and average out the shape. :D :D
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: desperate times, desperate measures
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2018, 07:10:25 pm »
You can do it Jeff. That looks about like the stave I just made my first Osage from. It might take three or more heat sessions though.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: desperate times, desperate measures
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2018, 07:13:00 pm »
That piece looks thick enough where you might get a second stave from a belly split.
 That stave will teach you a lot or kill you trying.
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: desperate times, desperate measures
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2018, 07:17:34 pm »
I think Pat is right. And when you get  done with the first one you'll know just how to do the second one. ::) ;)
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: desperate times, desperate measures
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2018, 07:18:35 pm »
I like um too Don and I think I'm in the mood. I think Brad said once that with staves like these our expectations are low so we're pleasantly surprised if things start working out.  :)

Thanks for the encouragement BJ, I'm gonna need it!

It gets thinner on the other end Pat, or I'd definitely try a belly split, never done one of those before. I sure hope I learn and survive the lesson  )-w(
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: desperate times, desperate measures
« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2018, 09:39:51 pm »
Upstate, you are a fool to even try this.  And for that reason alone I am gonna cheer you on!   Have at it, you wild eyed fool! Let the chips fall where they may!
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Offline sleek

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Re: desperate times, desperate measures
« Reply #7 on: January 19, 2018, 10:11:12 pm »
That stick will make a bow like any other stick using the EXACT same techniques any other stick will require.  The only difference is that it may require ALL the techniques and more usage of them. Its ALL SIMPLE! There just happens to be A LOT of simple things involved.
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Offline timmyd

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Re: desperate times, desperate measures
« Reply #8 on: January 19, 2018, 10:47:26 pm »
Just remove everything that isn't a bow...why make it difficult?😁
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Offline Hawkdancer

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« Reply #9 on: January 19, 2018, 11:54:14 pm »
X2 Timmyd!  Remember the KISS principle, one simple thing at a time :BB >:D!
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Offline hoosierf

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Re: desperate times, desperate measures
« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2018, 06:09:35 am »
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Offline Stick Bender

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Re: desperate times, desperate measures
« Reply #11 on: January 20, 2018, 06:15:48 am »
If any body can do it it's you Jeff  (-P
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Offline barebo

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Re: desperate times, desperate measures
« Reply #12 on: January 20, 2018, 08:37:34 am »
This one is going to be a nail biter - I'll be following but know it's going to take some time. Judging from all of your work I've seen, I'm bettin' the farm you're going to pull it off in spades!!!
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Offline osage outlaw

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« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2018, 08:55:19 am »
You will learn more from this one that you would a straight stave.  Good luck
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Offline TimBo

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Re: desperate times, desperate measures
« Reply #14 on: January 20, 2018, 08:59:29 am »
Oh, that stave isn't so bad...I have way worse ones in my garage.

(Of course, I haven't done anything with them yet!)
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