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4dog
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Re: Looooong Osage Bow "Myths"
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November 06, 2013, 09:48:52 am »
ya mean something like this??
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BowEd
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November 06, 2013, 09:50:05 am »
I made one a few years ago out of osage.Only 66" long though.One inch wide.Eliptical tillered it.Sweet shooter.Lots of times a long sliver of osage will break free clean from the edge of a stave from a splitting stress crack or something.That's where mine came from.
Go for it Chris !!!!
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4dog
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Re: Looooong Osage Bow "Myths"
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November 06, 2013, 09:50:50 am »
full draw 27.5"
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BowEd
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November 06, 2013, 09:54:42 am »
Yep 4dog.That's the way mine looks.Snakes and all.
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PEARL DRUMS
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November 06, 2013, 09:55:08 am »
I got me an Artsy fartsy bow that says it will work just dang dandy! Mine is, I believe 69" ntn and about 55-57 @ 27. As you mentioned, a 13-14" riser will be key, maybe longer. Youve seen the bow Im talking about. She is a sweet shooter.
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artcher1
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November 06, 2013, 09:55:52 am »
..........and use B-50 for the string!
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4dog
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November 06, 2013, 09:59:11 am »
the one in the pic is 72" long 55# stiff handle,,pleasant little thump no real shock.
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blackhawk
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November 06, 2013, 09:59:51 am »
Close 4 dog...but the last 16"~ will be narrower..and the tiller will be slightly more ellipictal than that,and the riser will be thicker and a lil longer...
Pearly you let me shoot that bow...it has a small subtle thump in the hand..nothing to worry about for most guys..but I wanna feel nothing...
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November 06, 2013, 10:02:01 am »
Quote from: artcher1 on November 06, 2013, 09:55:52 am
..........and use B-50 for the string!
Sure OK...only as padding thru the endless loops
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4dog
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November 06, 2013, 10:03:13 am »
well....i tried....
......lol
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blackhawk
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November 06, 2013, 10:09:25 am »
Hows the performance 4dog? Is it close to average glass bow speeds? That will be another requirement of mine to achieve...
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BowEd
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November 06, 2013, 10:10:48 am »
I put a cane wrap handle on mine,1/4" wide strip.I call it a D section,elliptical tillered type bow.
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artcher1
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November 06, 2013, 10:22:15 am »
That bow Pearly has was built 2 1/2-3 months off of the stump Chris. That subtle thumb you felt in the hand is why Peary has it now.
There's a very good reason why Osage isn't well suited for very long bows. And that's it's elasticity. Change that with a good heat tempering job then you're back on par with hickory or whatever. A good linen or FF string is imperative.........Art
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lostarrow
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November 06, 2013, 10:32:58 am »
I don't even think this will be a challenge for you, my friend! With your knowledge of design and performance , it will be more of a inspirational tutorial for breaking down the barriers of wives tales and prejudice. looking forward to seeing the results.
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rps3
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November 06, 2013, 10:39:26 am »
I am sure it will be great. This is where experience and time in the saddle mean a lot. I once made a longer osage bow because the wood was not perfect and thought I would spread the load out over more wood and it would be ok. Well it shot and held together but I actually ended up with a pretty severe case of tendonitis from that bow. I gained some knowledge and perspective, reworked it, and ended up with my favorite bow. Will be looking forward to seeing what you do.
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