49.5" Osage Unbacked (with video)

[Parnell]

This is a "make me an offer" stave I pickedup from KerryB 2 years ago at The Classic.  The stave was thin ringed and had a knot and deflex kink in the middle.  I began work on it in the spring and took it to Pappy's where I did some work on it, not too much though.   I  took my time chasing the ring and I've found this bow to be super. I've got about 48# at 26".  It's 49.5" from the nocks and 50.5" overall.  I've thought of sinew backing it, but it shoots real well and I don't think I'll mess with it.  I've got other bows that will need the sinew. 

Been awhile since I've posted.  Need to put up some stuff that I've meant to.

Anyhow, I'll try to get some finish on it and my favorite cotton string handle grip in the next couple days. 

[BOWMAN53]

i wanna see that one full draw. i only draw my 49" shortie to 23" and its sinew backed, makes me wanna see how far i can take it.

[osage outlaw]

That's a cool little bow.  I'm with Bowman, where is the full draw pic?   Nice work Parnell!

[Parnell]

My wife is down from surgery, but got a friend stopping by in a few.  I'll have him get the fd photo.

[burn em up chuck]

   nice to hear from you, i wish for things to be better for you and yours. it was a pleasure to meet you at the classic. nice work by the way. don't wait so long next time.

                                                                            chuck

[half eye]

Now that sir, is a bow. Save the sinew for the hounds. Absolutely ideal for a eastern woodlands huntin bow.
rich

[Cardboard_Duck]

Nice one! Gotta love those osage shorties

[Parnell]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSBq41LSLJ0&feature=youtu.be

Here's the link to see the bow shoot.

[Badly Bent]

Cool bow and great job getting that draw length in that shorty, very nice.

[Parnell]

Bowman53, you should be able to get more, but... Each one is different, right?!

Clint, thanks buddy! i actually started an arrow for you yesterday!  I'll be in touch.

Chuck, you to buddy, thanks.  I'll get more up, just figured out some new stuff with my iPad.

Rich, much appreciated.

Duck, Bent, thanks.

Now, to finish her up.

[beetlebailey1977]

Man that little thing bends a lot and shoots hard......very nice sir.

[Pat B]

Cool little bow! Are you getting finger pinch with the straight tips on such a short bow? You could get a bit more bend it you loosened up the outer 1/3 of each limb but I think you best leave well enough alone. 
Tell Angie I wish her a quick and complete recovery.

[Pappy]

Looks good,lots of bend for a short stick.
   Pappy

[Bone pile]

looks good ,hope all is well and good
Rog

[lesken2011]

Nice lookin shorty, Parnell. Looks like she really spits an arrow!!