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Offline simson

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Osage working recurve 48/28 (No. 43)
« on: April 17, 2014, 05:15:39 pm »
This is Nr. 3 from this thread: http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=45969.0
The wood is very nice, dark osage. It is reflexed about 4½“, the recurves are working. Tip overlays are antler of roe. Two cluster knots areas were wrapped as a precaution. The bow is asymetrical and 60½“ long.

Just noticed I have forgotten the front profile, will do that in the next days. (Sorry)

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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2014, 05:41:04 pm »
Simson,
            That is some awesome work...I have pictures of different tiller for reference in a folder that I save from research. Yours are all there sir...
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Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2014, 05:44:41 pm »
Great bow!!!! I'm in love.... lol getting ready to start a Osage and now I think it might be a recurve. Awesome work!!!!

Jon
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Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2014, 05:45:55 pm »
Very nice bow, Simon. I love the irregularity of the antler tip overlays. Cool!   8)
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2014, 05:46:08 pm »
That is a very nice bow there.  I like the tips with the off cut tip overlays.  I love the unbraced profile
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Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2014, 06:02:25 pm »
I'm a fan of working recurves myself, and you nailed that bow right there. Everything about it says smooth power, excellent.
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Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2014, 07:19:13 pm »
Sweetness!!!! Love the unbraced  :)
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Offline Mad Max

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Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2014, 07:22:20 pm »
Simson
You are just to good :P
I need to rub your head for good luck.
Nice bow ,  I like how the antler is not wide enought as it fades into the osage

I LIKE ;) ;) ;D
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Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2014, 07:37:32 pm »
Unbraced, braced and drawn.  I like it all.  The wood looks dreamy.  Very nice work Sir.
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Offline Marc St Louis

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Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2014, 07:49:31 pm »
Very nice indeed.  I've only made 1 working recurve and they started to pull out after awhile.  I hope yours fares better
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Offline Peacebow_Coos

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Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2014, 08:14:33 pm »
Nice as usual!  I really like that style of hanle grip did you glue twine wraps to make that ribbed look?
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Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
« Reply #11 on: April 17, 2014, 08:18:39 pm »
Super nice, as usual. Your bows are always so perfectly tillered.
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Offline H Rhodes

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Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
« Reply #12 on: April 17, 2014, 08:31:17 pm »
Awesome recurve Simon.  That will be a fine hunting bow for years to come.
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Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
« Reply #13 on: April 17, 2014, 08:40:55 pm »
You always make the most beautiful and elegant bows man! love it
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Re: Osage working recurve 58/28
« Reply #14 on: April 17, 2014, 08:44:26 pm »
You are obviously a very good bowyer. The tiller on your bows is always right on the money. You must also spend more time than many on your finish as it looks great.
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