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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate..FD PIC added to first post
« on: January 01, 2015, 04:19:54 pm »
I thought I would start the year off with a bow post. I intend to post a lot more this year than last.
This was a really nice piece of osage.  It had some nice natural reflex, and only needed a little heat to adjust string alignment. This was the first bow I have made that retained all of the natural reflex. It started with 1.5” and still has 1.5” It only has about 50 arrows through it, so it might settle in a bit with some more use. The design is not pushing any limits, but it sure is quick.

It is 50# at 28” draw
65” nock to nock.

The tips are sheep horn, Abalone shell strikepate inlaid. The wood is darkened with a vinegar and steel wool “stain”. The handle wrap is dyed elk leather. Built up a rest with cork, topped with leather. The finish is shellac, topped with True-oil.
Thanks for checking it out.



















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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2015, 04:21:05 pm »
More pics coming...PICS added now. 
Waiting for a little better light and an assistant.

And Go DUCKS!!!
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The humanities grew out from archery as a flower from a seed
No sooner did the soft, sweet note of the bow-string charm the ear of genius than music was born, and from music came poetry and painting and..." Maurice Thompso

Offline Weylin

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Re: Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2015, 04:29:18 pm »
Looks great, Carson. It looks like a Carson bow. You're developing a certain style. Can't wait to see it pulled back.
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Offline bubby

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Re: Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2015, 04:46:59 pm »
Looks good so far Carson, but what the heck we got left coasters building osage and back east their building yew
it's all topsy turvy twilight zone like, whats the world coming too :laugh:
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Offline bowmo

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Re: Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2015, 04:59:29 pm »
That's a beauty for sure. Haven't done an inlayed strike plate for a few years now but this makes me want to again. Really nice work.
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2015, 05:34:48 pm »
 Beautiful work, will be sure to check back in for rest of pics...Handle and strike look awesome 8)
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Offline missilemaster

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Re: Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2015, 06:06:23 pm »
That is one classy looking bow man!
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2015, 06:11:00 pm »
really like the stain and finish work
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2015, 06:27:16 pm »
Sharp looker Carson, nicely done all around but I especially like your tip overlay shaping. 8)
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Offline burn em up chuck

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Re: Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2015, 06:40:32 pm »
    well done, nice start for a new year

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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2015, 07:05:02 pm »
Excellent bow! Jawge
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Offline TimBo

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Re: Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2015, 07:19:03 pm »
Your finish work is great!
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Offline Will H

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Re: Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate
« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2015, 08:46:28 pm »
NICE TEASER!!  :o
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Offline IdahoMatt

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Re: Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2015, 09:49:41 pm »
Can't wait to see more. 
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Offline RyanR

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Re: Osage longbow 50# @28", abalone inlay strikeplate
« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2015, 10:37:13 pm »
Nice looking bow, I like how the color turned out.
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