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Offline wapiti1997

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Osage, snake, BIL
« on: November 06, 2013, 04:52:01 pm »
This is my 3rd bow.  It is from a tree that I cut last December that was 80+years old and about 8" in diameter. I split it into staves, left some with sapwood on as the rings were really tight and I didn't know if I could chase them or not.

I backed it with a ball python skin.  It was killed crawling across a lady's patio.. I was contacted via a "what is this and is it venomous?" call...

I "reluctantly" removed it from the scene.... :D

My wife asked that I make a bow for her brother for Christmas..  So.. it inspired me..  The python skin is much thicker and difficult than a native snake..  It could be a real backing..  I got a checking crack when I heat treated to induce reflex and remove prop twist, only one limb as I used oil on the other.  Most of the crack disappeared when I tillered, but a with the grain hairline still is there...

MY BIL is graduating from optometry school this spring.  I name this bow. "Opti-Mystic"

I haven't sealed it yet, still final sanding and trying to be sure the snake is dry, it took a couple of weeks and I now have it in a hot box, well it an insulated box that I added to the HVAC duct.....  The scales don't want to come off like our snakes do.

Flipped the tips, antler and black walnut overlays.. I'm not able to make my tips look like each other yet... lol...

Much of the reflex left, due to moisture?  I excersized the limbs monotonously..  I'm very pleased with it..

Here it is 65"ntn, 45# at 28. Sorry for the blurry cell pics...

As always, constructive criticism is welcomed!  I don't have anyone close to look at my work, I'm very fortunate to be hare and to have met a few of you. 







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Offline Parnell

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Re: Osage, snake, BIL
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2013, 05:07:26 pm »
3rd bow?  That's a great job!   Nice looking snake.  Get it in for BOM!
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Offline Arrowind

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Re: Osage, snake, BIL
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2013, 05:33:40 pm »
Nice work.  Looks Great!
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Osage, snake, BIL
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2013, 05:34:13 pm »
Real nice tiller, good job for number 3.
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Offline Gsulfridge

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Re: Osage, snake, BIL
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2013, 05:38:51 pm »
I like it!! Good job.
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: Osage, snake, BIL
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2013, 06:13:48 pm »
Nice bend on that bow... 8) looks good
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Osage, snake, BIL
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2013, 06:31:12 pm »
Nice work, must shoot nice with that profile and fine tiller. I'm with Parnell, lets see it again in BOM thread.
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Offline bubby

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Re: Osage, snake, BIL
« Reply #7 on: November 06, 2013, 06:46:04 pm »
winner winner, chicken dinner, that came out nice, bub
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Re: Osage, snake, BIL
« Reply #8 on: November 06, 2013, 07:07:04 pm »
Good 3rd bow Joe ;)
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Offline TRACY

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Re: Osage, snake, BIL
« Reply #9 on: November 06, 2013, 07:10:42 pm »
Real nice work Joe!


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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: Osage, snake, BIL
« Reply #10 on: November 06, 2013, 07:42:38 pm »
I'm working on my 3rd self bow. The pipe bow. Sure don't look like that. Good job
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Osage, snake, BIL
« Reply #11 on: November 06, 2013, 07:52:31 pm »
Hey Joe, That's looking really good,  Way better than my third bow.  Love those skins too.
 
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Osage, snake, BIL
« Reply #12 on: November 06, 2013, 07:56:09 pm »
Just had to take another look at the pics.... nice bow... just curious how wide is it at the fades and mid limb and how thick is it at mid limb??
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Offline rps3

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Re: Osage, snake, BIL
« Reply #13 on: November 06, 2013, 09:40:58 pm »
Good looking bow. My tips never look the same either, but I kind of like it that way.
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: Osage, snake, BIL
« Reply #14 on: November 06, 2013, 09:53:28 pm »
I agree, nice bow.  Get it in the BOM.
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