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Offline Lee Slikkers

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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
« Reply #30 on: May 26, 2011, 07:10:03 pm »
Thanks Gents, I really appreciate the comments...been a very good learning project for me.  Still can't believe from a tree to this...

Hey Matt, I'll see if I have room in the truck for the ERC boards.  I am actually obligated for a camping weekend at Yankee Springs but I've begged a "Hall Pass" for some time at Marshall so if I can fit all my kid's crud and all my bow stuff I'll happily bring them along.  I'll bring this bow along too and get some more eyes on her.  Many thanks~

 
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Offline Lee Slikkers

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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
« Reply #31 on: May 26, 2011, 11:46:40 pm »
After reading a bunch of suggestions and help on tillering issues I couldn't help but go down to the dungeon and work on her tonight...here she is #56 @ 26"



Time for some slight finish sanding.  There aren't really many tool marks since it's been fine toothed rasp (love the Shinto Rasp) scraper and 220 grit.  Need to mull over some thoughts on finishing off the tips/nocks and handle/wrap considerations.  Likely going to leave her colors alone and skip any dye job as I'd really hate to muff it up at this stage...

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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
« Reply #32 on: May 27, 2011, 12:56:14 am »
Great job Lee!  Very nicely done.

George
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Offline Lee Slikkers

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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
« Reply #33 on: May 27, 2011, 03:39:30 pm »
Thanks George, she has an issue or two but I am going to leave well enough alone before I get into trouble I can't get back out of...

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Offline Lee Slikkers

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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt)
« Reply #34 on: June 08, 2011, 07:34:30 pm »
Here she is folks...COMPLETED (and before the 4th of July  ???)  I christened her the "Golden Crow"

Osage Orange selfbow
62" ttt, 60" ntn
56# @ 26"
Black Leather Handle
Buffalo Horn tip overlays
Black Silk thread wraps
American Crow feather adornment, Gold Silk Quill wrap
8 coats of Tru-Oil
14 strand B-50 string





















I'll let the "new owner" add the full draw $ shot if he chooses...

Many thanks for all the help, advice and encouragement folks...this was a BLAST!

Enjoy~

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Offline dbb

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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
« Reply #35 on: June 08, 2011, 07:58:14 pm »
A real looker!
Nice elegant details,i like it a lot!

/Mikael
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Offline stickthrower

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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
« Reply #36 on: June 08, 2011, 08:29:47 pm »
That is an amazing bow!  i like it alot.  I like how you added the crow feather onto it with the knot.

Nathan
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Offline Cameroo

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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
« Reply #37 on: June 08, 2011, 08:30:38 pm »
You done real good Lee.  Every detail about it is nice - the tips, the handle wrap, and the feather hanging from the nipple is a nice touch!  Whoever receives that is gonna be a happy camper!
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Offline wildkatt

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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
« Reply #38 on: June 08, 2011, 08:47:52 pm »
 ;D Very nice



Katt
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Offline Will H

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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
« Reply #39 on: June 08, 2011, 08:59:54 pm »
Great lookin bow man! I love the feather on the knot! Excellent work on the tips...real nice transition into the limb! Wish that thing was headed my way! Im gettin in on the trade next year for sure! I tip my hat right back at ya!  ;)
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Offline ken75

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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
« Reply #40 on: June 08, 2011, 09:09:19 pm »
dang Lee done turned pro on us when we wasnt lookin. got a bowyers symbol and all >:D

great bow man excellent tiller and finish your gonna make someone very happy
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
« Reply #41 on: June 08, 2011, 09:41:23 pm »
Wow that came out sweeeet!  Very nice work, excellent tip work and great overall theme. You really stepped up to the plate and delivered on that trade bow. Well done Lee.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
« Reply #42 on: June 08, 2011, 10:03:57 pm »
And you want to come over to my shop why??!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Damn fine finish work Lee. Excellent attention to detail. Good job man! :o
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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
« Reply #43 on: June 08, 2011, 10:31:20 pm »
I agree with all of the above great looking bow! ;D

Josh
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Re: Osage Trade Bow (2nd attempt) COMPLETED - new pics
« Reply #44 on: June 08, 2011, 10:36:47 pm »
Man, I wish I could make a handle that nice.

Admit, it, you were worried about that big ole knot.

Glad it came out.
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