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Offline Lee Slikkers

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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn
« Reply #30 on: September 09, 2011, 02:01:25 pm »
Thank you Fruit-the-Loops!

It already looks better now than it did in those earlier pics.  I have some nifty materials and ideas to use on finishing her off here over the weekend.   >:D
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Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn
« Reply #31 on: September 09, 2011, 05:46:34 pm »
How long are you letting the sinew cure before working. Judging from when you posted I would say not nearly enough. Give it 10 to 14 days minimum. The osage is absorbing a lot of moisture from the sinew and both the wood and the sinew need to dry. That might be part of the reason you are loosing so much weight.
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Offline Lee Slikkers

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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn
« Reply #32 on: September 09, 2011, 11:02:30 pm »
Thanks Justin, I guess I hadn't thought about that very well...it sure felt like I had waited a long time  ::) but you are right if I do the math.  I'll put it up by our fan in the warmer living room and leave it be for another week or so before I mess with it any longer.  Maybe I'll be happily surprised and it will have gained a couple needed pounds for me by then.

I appreciate the input!
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Offline Lee Slikkers

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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn (Finished w/ Pics)
« Reply #33 on: October 01, 2011, 11:06:56 pm »
OK, I think I have finally waited enough for the sinew to cure so I put some lipstick on this Gal and I think she's ready to dance.

Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn
#49 @ 28" draw
Sinewed back (3 coarses) with a pair of Eastern Hognose skins to protect the sinew
Nocks and mid limb spots are wrapped with sinew
Bear fur at nocks and handle
Buff hide for handle wrap
Black Horse hair and Yellow Buck tail at the pin nocks

Thanks for looking~

















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Offline IndianGuy

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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn (Finished w/ Pics)
« Reply #34 on: October 01, 2011, 11:16:27 pm »
28" draw on 46" osage bow?... :o
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Offline gstoneberg

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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn (Finished w/ Pics)
« Reply #35 on: October 01, 2011, 11:19:33 pm »
Great job Lee, that bow looks great!

George
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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn (Finished w/ Pics)
« Reply #36 on: October 01, 2011, 11:24:03 pm »
Fantastic. I love the details.

John
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Offline johnston

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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn (Finished w/ Pics)
« Reply #37 on: October 01, 2011, 11:42:40 pm »
Lee when you started this bow did you expect this masterpiece ?

My god what a beautiful bow!

Lane
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Offline JonW

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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn (Finished w/ Pics)
« Reply #38 on: October 01, 2011, 11:48:34 pm »
Man that is some kinda nice! Excellent job Lee I love it.
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Offline loefflerchuck

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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn (Finished w/ Pics)
« Reply #39 on: October 02, 2011, 12:25:32 am »
I'm a little biased being that I like short bows. That being said, this is one of my favorite bows I have ever seen on this site. Beautiful!
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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn (Finished w/ Pics)
« Reply #40 on: October 02, 2011, 12:30:20 am »
Spectacular finish work buddy. And I can say for certain this is your best bow yet...By Far.  ;)

I think I now found something you got that I want for that yew trade >:D......yeah riiiiiiiiight. I know you wouldn't trade that for a million dollars. I can see your deeply in love with her.

Can you post a side unbraced profile shot. Im curious to see what kind of set you took with that much of an extreme bend.
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Offline nathan elliot

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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn (Finished w/ Pics)
« Reply #41 on: October 02, 2011, 03:38:02 am »
That is a pocket power house for sure! Really like the finish on that bow, makes it a object of desire. Great craftsmanship.
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Offline Dazv

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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn (Finished w/ Pics)
« Reply #42 on: October 02, 2011, 06:34:25 am »
my god what a bute. 28 for a 46inch is amazing
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Offline Bryce H

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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn (Finished w/ Pics)
« Reply #43 on: October 02, 2011, 12:42:13 pm »
Beautiful curves! Nice work.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Osage Short Bow - 46" ntn (Finished w/ Pics)
« Reply #44 on: October 02, 2011, 01:18:27 pm »
Nice job Lee! As said above, 28" is crazy good for a bow that short. I need not worry about my 57 incher I guess!
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