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Offline TNArcher1969

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challenging osage
« on: June 11, 2014, 11:09:39 pm »
this started out as a crazy stave Will gave me. the most challenging piece of wood I have tackled. With help from Pappy, Chuck, and Will this piece of Osage has slowly been turning into a bow.
« Last Edit: June 11, 2014, 11:56:21 pm by TNArcher1969 »
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Offline Peacebow_Coos

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Re: challenging osage
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2014, 11:12:30 pm »
Dang sirs that looks like fun!  :o

Offline TNArcher1969

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Re: challenging osage
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2014, 11:30:19 pm »
At this point she is tiller'd and about #60 @ 27". Going to be taken some weight off though. please no comments about my attire... lol
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Offline TNArcher1969

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Re: challenging osage
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2014, 11:47:52 pm »
Here are some pics of the Black and White Ebony tip overlays
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Offline TNArcher1969

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Re: challenging osage
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2014, 11:54:46 pm »
Yes I cut a shelf in. I always do. usually will cut it slightly past center. With the strike plate added, it brings it back out to center.
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Offline SLIMBOB

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Re: challenging osage
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2014, 11:57:02 pm »
Man, the tiller looks good, especially considering what you started with.
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Offline H Rhodes

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Re: challenging osage
« Reply #6 on: June 12, 2014, 01:48:38 am »
Looking good.  That's a whoopty dooo!  Bet that was interesting to tiller out.  I love those character bows.
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Re: challenging osage
« Reply #7 on: June 12, 2014, 05:29:30 am »
Looking good Michael. Hope it don't bend in the top fad.OUCH. ;) :)
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Offline TNArcher1969

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Re: challenging osage
« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2014, 07:48:14 am »
Looking good.  That's a whoopty dooo!  Bet that was interesting to tiller out.  I love those character bows.

Top limb wasn't that bad... but the bottom was a head ache.
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Offline TNArcher1969

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Re: challenging osage
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2014, 07:51:45 am »
Looking good Michael. Hope it don't bend in the top fad.OUCH. ;) :)
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I think I am good. I have actually shot about 30 or so arrows through her. just have to take some weight off. a little heavy for my likings...lol

Just figured I hardly ever post on here and decided to get involved.... Facebook angers me..lol
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Offline TRACY

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Re: challenging osage
« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2014, 07:52:59 am »
Looks real good for a challenging piece of wood. One limb has the curves of a lasagna noodle, good job tillering.


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Offline TNArcher1969

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Re: challenging osage
« Reply #11 on: June 12, 2014, 08:13:49 am »
Looking good Michael. Hope it don't bend in the top fad.OUCH. ;) :)
  Pappy

I think I am good. I have actually shot about 30 or so arrows through her. just have to take some weight off. a little heavy for my likings...lol

Just figured I hardly ever post on here and decided to get involved.... Facebook angers me..lol

I must say also, you will just love the string I made for it.... Twin Oaks Orange and Green.. With green braded serving.. ;D :) ;).. lol
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Offline TNArcher1969

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Re: challenging osage
« Reply #12 on: June 12, 2014, 08:14:35 am »
Looks real good for a challenging piece of wood. One limb has the curves of a lasagna noodle, good job tillering.


Tracy

Thank you Sir.
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Offline lostarrow

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Re: challenging osage
« Reply #13 on: June 12, 2014, 08:55:08 am »
Tricky one ! Looks like you handled well!

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Re: challenging osage
« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2014, 09:59:47 am »
Very nice! YOu did a great job on a challenging stave. Jawge
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