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Offline bowhntineverythingnh03743

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Hard at work with my first Osage bow
« on: March 29, 2011, 02:05:29 am »
Just thought I would upload a picture of me chasing my first ring on my first Osage... Maybe it will bring back memories of your first stave. I hope the bow will be 68 inches tip to tip and 1 1/2 inch wide limbs and be around 55-50#

More to follow hopefully tomorrow when I lay the bow out.... I may have some questions for you experts out there tomorow when I start.... Justin (New Hampshire)



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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: Hard at work with my first Osage bow
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2011, 02:15:20 am »
Looking good. Congrats. Looking forwared to more pics.

Bevan R
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Re: Hard at work with my first Osage bow
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2011, 02:33:14 am »
Good stuff, You'll like that yeller wood. Looks like a nice piece too.
Darcy :)
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Re: Hard at work with my first Osage bow
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2011, 04:56:58 am »
It's time for a break as it looks like you've worn your fingers to the bone ::).
Del
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Re: Hard at work with my first Osage bow
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2011, 10:10:41 am »
Looks good so far,looks like a good straight piece of wood. :)
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Offline bowhntineverythingnh03743

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Re: Hard at work with my first Osage bow
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2011, 10:34:38 am »
Thanks guys I got done at midnight last night. It is a pretty straight piece but there is one bow in about a 6 inch length near a mid limb. I will take a picture of it when I get home to show you. If you could look at it and point me into the direction I need to go with laying it out I would appreciate it. I know I have to follow that grain but I just would like another couple opinions.... See ya later.

PS_ Del I had to put those gloves on... I ripped the *#&%$ out of my palms from bearing down with the scrapers... I learned slow and easy win the race LOL!!!
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Hard at work with my first Osage bow
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2011, 11:46:41 am »
Good for you. Kind of therapeutic for me. :) Jawge
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