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Offline Don

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60" osage
« on: April 13, 2013, 11:28:01 pm »
Made this one awhile back.
60" ntn, 1 1/4" @ handle to 3/4" @ nocks
one nock is 1/2", had a split out so narrowed that end.
#48@26". simple rawhide handle wrap.
Had a belly crack at one knot hole so fixed it with sinew.
Painting is taken after an Osage NA bow I found in one of my books.
I'm a little shakey when painting so not great.
It's a simple bend in the handle, not perfect but shoots OK.



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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: 60" osage
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2013, 11:29:28 pm »
Cool looking bow, but were is the full draw pic?  :)
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Offline Don

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Re: 60" osage
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2013, 11:31:16 pm »


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Offline Don

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Re: 60" osage
« Reply #3 on: April 13, 2013, 11:31:55 pm »
You beat me to it. LOL
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: 60" osage
« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2013, 11:33:44 pm »
Sorry, I jumped the gun a little.  It looks like a really good bow.  Great job on it.
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Offline PrimitiveTim

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Re: 60" osage
« Reply #5 on: April 13, 2013, 11:47:35 pm »
These bend in the handle bows are really growing on me.  Consider yourself an inspiration.  That is sweet looking!
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Offline Pat B

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Re: 60" osage
« Reply #6 on: April 13, 2013, 11:51:24 pm »
Very nice, simple bow Don.
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Offline MWirwicki

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Re: 60" osage
« Reply #7 on: April 14, 2013, 09:04:07 am »
Don, that bow is wonderful.  I certainly like the paint job.  I'm afraid to attempt painting.  Good on ya!
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Offline half eye

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Re: 60" osage
« Reply #8 on: April 14, 2013, 09:09:12 am »
Dang it Don, that's got a damned fine bend and looks like a NA bow for sure.....except for that peep sight in the upper limb. How long did it take to get that stave just right >:D
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Offline lesken2011

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Re: 60" osage
« Reply #9 on: April 14, 2013, 09:11:49 am »
Another sweet bend, sir. Nice job!
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: 60" osage
« Reply #10 on: April 14, 2013, 09:40:12 am »
Nice Don, real authentic looking native style bow there and great bend to her also. Keep posting your bows , I'm liking your style.
Hard to see the paint design in the photo, is it the circle & dot pattern from the osage bow in the encyclopedia of n/a bows & arrows?

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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: 60" osage
« Reply #11 on: April 14, 2013, 09:48:49 am »
Like this little bow a lot.  I started out making little short bows.  Then making longer ones for a long time.  I'm back to the shorter ones and I'm diggin' 'em again.  You did this one proud.
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Offline Don

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Re: 60" osage
« Reply #12 on: April 14, 2013, 11:37:52 am »
Thanks fellas.

half eye.  I guess I messed with that stave for acouple of weeks, straightening and cleaning up the bad spots.
I thought about taking out the knot holes and then decided to leave them.
This was one of thoughs stave that you scratch your head and say should I try it or pitch it.

Badly Bent.  Yes it came out of that book. The back has just dots, large one in the middle surrounded by smaller ones.
It's not an exact copy just the ruff idea.
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Offline coaster500

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Re: 60" osage
« Reply #13 on: April 14, 2013, 11:47:48 am »
I like it and the art work Don....  if you're not so happy with it send it to me ............

That little bender needs to be loved :)

Sweet!!!
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: 60" osage
« Reply #14 on: April 14, 2013, 12:05:07 pm »
  Don,
         Nice job on that character Osage. I love the simple and (primitive) look of those bendy bows.
         SWEEEEET!
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