Author Topic: Ive struck gold!!!(d o n e done!) (Read 10198 times)

gstoneberg · « **Reply #15 on:** June 26, 2011, 07:29:06 pm »

Chasing rings can be fun. But, after 4 billets and 1 stave yesterday, it can be just work. Makes my hands sore too. Have more to do out there, but have had trouble leaving the lazy boy today. Might've been the massive lunch...

That is a gorgeous piece of osage. I haven't seen very many like that over the years. Should make a great bow.

George

crooketarrow · « **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2011, 07:48:43 pm »

I perfer useing the back right under the sapwood. I only chase a ring if I have to. I sat the last 20 or so 0sage bows I've used the back. SURE IS PERTY WOOD ISN'T IT.

soy · « **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2011, 08:23:16 pm »

Yes it is awsome looking and I can see how it could closely resemble work! I would love to keep it on the ring im on it looks good. But it is just to thin...

soy · « **Reply #18 on:** June 27, 2011, 06:50:49 am »

The limb w/o the knot is only able to have a width of just over 1.25" $:-\$
Am I going to be able to reach my60-65# target weight@66"

soy · « **Reply #19 on:** June 30, 2011, 08:21:39 pm »

How worried should I be about a pin knot dead center of the bow in the handle?the handle is about 1"×1" I plan on adding wood to the belly side of it unless I should let it bend slightly. Any advice would be helpful ...thanks as always

gstoneberg · « **Reply #20 on:** June 30, 2011, 10:14:59 pm »

Knots in an unbending handle can be ignored. Lots of times I lay out the bow to put a knot in the handle instead of in a limb. Pin knots in the center of a limb should not cause a problem either. If the top ring rises to go over the knot make sure you follow it up and over.

Nearly all my osage bows are around 1.25" wide, you should have no problem making weight.

George

soy · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2011, 10:40:36 pm »

Thanks George. Also do I need to leave any rings on the belly side of a knot???

gstoneberg · « **Reply #22 on:** July 01, 2011, 12:34:28 am »

Let your tillering determine where belly wood needs to be removed or left. Knots in osage aren't a big deal most of the time unless they're quite large or right on the limb edge. Treat them carefully on the back and normally you're good to go.

MWirwicki · « **Reply #23 on:** July 01, 2011, 12:38:45 am »

You didn't mention how long ago it was cut. If you peel it down, don't forget to put some cheap glue or finish on the back and ends of the "bow" to prevent checking. If it is 100 year fence post, well you should be home free!

soy · « **Reply #24 on:** July 07, 2011, 04:58:51 am »

Ok I got a little heavy handed with the drawknife. .might not make weight ...not out of the game yet I've brought her to work,on a ride, and gave her a bubble bath...now I've turned the tips slightly and im letting her sun tan in the dry box. I hope the next set of pics will include a string and good news.....