small osage stave

[Gus]

Hello Fishfinder,

Just an update.
Had some time this evening to work on the stave.
Had to go down about six rings to find clear wood.
About half way done getting her chased out.
So far, I think it will make for a good stave. 

Probably won't be able to finish it till Friday, will post pics when done for your approval.

Regards,

-gus

[Gus]

Hey Fishfinder,

Finished chasing a ring on this Osage Stave.
Looks Real Good from here, so if you decide you can't use it, you won't hurt my feelings...

Okay here are the particulars on it now.

63 3/4" long
2" wide by 1 3/4" deep at the big end.
2" wide by 1" deep at the small end.
1 1/2" wide by 1 1/4" deep in the middle.
It has three knots, two in the light end and one in the heavy end.
The Ring that I wound up on is a nice ring 1/8" on the small end and and 3/16" on the big end.
It has one hint of a check in the middle of the big end limb that shouldn't cause any problems.
Here are the pics.







Regards,
-gus

[fishfinder401]

looks great to me, and sorry bout not having the pics of antler up yet, this has been a crazy week and is shaping up to get worse( exams....only 14 days of class left)

[Gus]

No Worries Fishfinder...

I promise not to make a bow out of it before you are ready! 

Really, take your time, I remember the rigors of the end of the school year.
It'll be here when you're ready.

I wish you Well on your Finals!

-gus