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Offline hochgaertner

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osage flatbow
« on: September 19, 2011, 06:57:12 pm »
Hello,
I tried again to build an osage bow (this time american osage) and here is the result. She is 59"ntn, 50# @ 28". 13/4 at the fades to 1/4 at the tips.Because of the thin rings and a thick knot in the middle of a limb she´s  backed with rawhide.

I hope you like my work. Sorry for my bad english. I wanted to make better fotos, but it´s raining .....
(And yes - my left arm should be deeper)
Thank you
Peter
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Offline jonathan creason

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Re: osage flatbow
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2011, 07:02:07 pm »
Very nice looking bow.  That tiller looks awesome!
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Offline half eye

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Re: osage flatbow
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2011, 07:02:50 pm »
Looks like a very fine hunting bow to me, well done !!!!
rich
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: osage flatbow
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2011, 07:17:41 pm »
WOW what a bend!
Nice bow, like the finish alot, too.
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Offline JonW

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Re: osage flatbow
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2011, 07:25:36 pm »
When I think of an Osage flatbow, that is exactly what comes to mind. Very nice bends and I love the camo job.
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Offline Matt S.

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Re: osage flatbow
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2011, 07:47:52 pm »
Excellent job! The pattern on the rawhide backing is great. How did you make that?
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Offline SA

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Re: osage flatbow
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2011, 08:36:21 pm »
that is cool , i'm also curious as to how you got the pattern on the rawhide.nice job
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Offline n2huntn

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Re: osage flatbow
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2011, 08:40:47 pm »
That is a fine weapon. Looks like attention was given to every detail. Superb work sir.
Jeff
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Offline Ifrit617

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Re: osage flatbow
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2011, 09:02:14 pm »
Sweet bow!!! I would also like to know how you did the dye job one the backing! Great job.
« Last Edit: September 20, 2011, 12:06:23 am by Ifrit617 »
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Offline soy

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Re: osage flatbow
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2011, 09:34:28 pm »
Nice looking stick ;) ialso can't wait to hear about the back!
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Offline Josh B

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Re: osage flatbow
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2011, 10:07:50 pm »
It looks like the back of your bow got the same treatment my hunting clothes got when I was a poor lad.  scatter leaves across it and spraypaint.  Simple and very effective. A very nice touch to a great looking bow!
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Offline Hrothgar

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Re: osage flatbow
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2011, 10:39:22 pm »
Very nice!
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: osage flatbow
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2011, 10:40:24 pm »
That is a very nice bow. Congratulations! Jawge
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Offline MWirwicki

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Re: osage flatbow
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2011, 11:37:43 pm »
Nice camo!  I also like the full draw pic.  Great tiller.  That ought to meat on the table.  Good luck this season!
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Offline profsaffel

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Re: osage flatbow
« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2011, 12:07:52 am »
Good looking bow, and I agree the backing is exquisite.
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