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Offline DuBois

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Osage with big knot in handle finished.
« on: July 04, 2013, 07:25:35 pm »
It is 69" long with natural forward tip on upper limb and heat induced on lower to match. Handle and fade area is 11" total so limbs are 29". 50# at 29".  Came from a old fence post in Kansas before they expanded to build homes on the old farm that was fairly old when I was a kid so at least 50 years. Has one grub hole filled with SG and dust on lower riser that went clean through and 2 nail holes in mid limb filled also. I got a little carried away with the sinew wraps  :o Chased ring is beautiful and over 1/8" thick.  I gave it to the local butcher since he's been real helpful with sinew. I forgot to get a shot of the pin nock tips though.  will try to get some later.
Thanks folks, Marco
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« Last Edit: November 13, 2013, 03:28:48 pm by DuBois »

Offline Bryce

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Re: Osage suggestions please
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2013, 08:32:53 pm »
that looks like the perfect stave for Karpowicz "low stack" design.
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Offline DuBois

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Re: Osage suggestions please
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2013, 09:38:40 pm »
OH YEAH, AND HAPPY 4TH!

Offline JonW

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Re: Osage suggestions please
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2013, 12:28:16 am »
That stave could have a killer profile being deflexed out of the handle like that. Take your time and do it some real justice.

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Re: Osage suggestions please
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2013, 06:34:15 am »
Looking good so far. :)
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Offline burn em up chuck

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Re: Osage suggestions please
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2013, 09:52:37 am »
pretty, what character

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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Osage suggestions please
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2013, 10:03:00 am »
I would make sure there is no bending in the handle given the size of that knot. Jawge
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Offline autologus

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Re: Osage suggestions please
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2013, 10:05:53 am »
That is going to be a real looker.

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Offline missilemaster

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Re: Osage suggestions please
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2013, 10:10:58 am »
I would go for a deflex/reflex profile with flipped tips. Blackcaulk has done about 75 or so with that profile. You might even be able to shoot the arrow through the hole when your done or at least install some glow in the dark bubble level sight pins! ;D
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Offline DuBois

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Re: Osage suggestions please
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2013, 08:44:11 pm »
OK, thanks folks. Decided to narrow it down some and keep all the length.
I would make sure there is no bending in the handle given the size of that knot. Jawge
Good point George, I will keep a real close eye on it and I decided not to fill that hole with the epoxy after all. Will fill it with SG and dust after it is closer to done and see if there is any bend first.

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Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2013, 12:48:27 pm »
Here's the shots.








Offline Pat B

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Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2013, 01:24:43 pm »
Very nice.  8)
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Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2013, 01:29:22 pm »
+1

Offline Joec123able

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Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2013, 01:32:39 pm »
That is gorgeous and very serious face on the full draw lol looks like you're about to shoot an arrow through someone's chest hahah  ;)
I like osage

Offline BOWMAN53

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Re: Osage with big knot in handle finished.
« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2013, 01:48:21 pm »
idk about you but i wanna knock out that knot and shoot an arrow through it.