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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: No osage for a year
« Reply #30 on: May 06, 2015, 09:00:18 pm »
Thanks VMB.  I'll stick with one bow down the center

Alwayslookin, Glad you got a bow from it.  Looking forward to seeing it posted.

Carson, I have yew.

Matt, Thanks.  I'm excited to see what I can do with some of these new bow woods.
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Offline Thunder

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Re: No osage for a year
« Reply #31 on: May 06, 2015, 09:03:23 pm »
Hey Clint, don't forget to try an Elm sapling...a tiny little sapling...and make it short too.  >:D
Saplings are awesome!
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: No osage for a year
« Reply #32 on: May 06, 2015, 09:08:58 pm »
Hey Clint, don't forget to try an Elm sapling...a tiny little sapling...and make it short too.  >:D
Saplings are awesome!

I had an elm sapling but I couldn't find it today.  I'll dig a little deeper in my stash on my next day off.  I sure did like that bow you were shooting at the Classic.  You were lethal with that thing.  I hope you post a picture of it laying across a hog. 
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: No osage for a year
« Reply #33 on: May 07, 2015, 10:31:21 am »
Clint, I don't think I could go a year without working yew! In my experiences with vine maple, it doesn't need to be over 1 3/4" for around 50#. It's for sure a heavy hitter wood, capable of high weights.
Can't wait to see what you do with that yew stave

Offline Aaron H

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Re: No osage for a year
« Reply #34 on: May 07, 2015, 11:03:38 am »
No Osage for a year!?  That sounds like an awful punishment.  I'm sure you will be a better bowyer because of it though.  Best of luck to you

Offline make-n-break

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Re: No osage for a year
« Reply #35 on: May 07, 2015, 11:14:24 am »
I had an elm sapling but I couldn't find it today.  I'll dig a little deeper in my stash on my next day off.  I sure did like that bow you were shooting at the Classic.  You were lethal with that thing.  I hope you post a picture of it laying across a hog.
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Must be rough having a stash so big you can misplace a stave lol.. Oh the woes of apartment living.
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Offline JoJoDapyro

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Re: No osage for a year
« Reply #36 on: May 07, 2015, 06:57:20 pm »
I haven't had osage for almost a year already.  >:D
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Offline ---GUTSHOT--->

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Re: No osage for a year
« Reply #37 on: May 08, 2015, 09:13:06 am »
Good luck with out using any  sage. Can't wait till moon tree next year to see what you roll in there with to work on. Just landed a farm full of Osage me and Marcus is allowed to cut all we want!

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« Reply #38 on: May 08, 2015, 11:26:03 am »
No bodark for a year... Like sayin no "secks" for a year! What earthly benefit does that bring?!? I know absence makes the heart grow fonder, but I pity the first osage you fondle after your sabbatical!!

I admire your courage sir! You're a stronger man than I.

Offline Gsulfridge

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Re: No osage for a year
« Reply #39 on: May 08, 2015, 01:05:50 pm »
No bodark for a year... Like sayin no "secks" for a year! What earthly benefit does that bring?!? I know absence makes the heart grow fonder, but I pity the first osage you fondle after your sabbatical!!

I admire your courage sir! You're a stronger man than I.

Haaa haa ha!  Well said Scott. :o
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Offline JonW

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Re: No osage for a year
« Reply #40 on: May 08, 2015, 02:10:45 pm »
Clint it's still an addiction even with a year break. ;)

Offline osage outlaw

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Re: No osage for a year
« Reply #41 on: May 08, 2015, 04:46:49 pm »
Wizard Goat, I'll be bringing a piece of vine maple and a yew stave to Marshall.  Hope you guys can make it.  I'll be needing lots of help.

Stringman, I have been building a decent stash of non osage.  I always grab a yellow stick when its time to make a bow.  I'm forcing myself to try different species this way.  I'm sure it will help me out one way or another.  You are probably right about that first osage bow after a year.  It will probably be like prom night all over again   ;D
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Offline Onebowonder

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Re: No osage for a year
« Reply #42 on: May 08, 2015, 05:04:51 pm »
Do you have to wear a Monk's Habit or a chastity belt for the whole year too?

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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: No osage for a year
« Reply #43 on: May 08, 2015, 05:21:02 pm »
I sure hope not!
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Offline Badly Bent

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Re: No osage for a year
« Reply #44 on: May 08, 2015, 06:59:34 pm »
Should we start placing bets on when (or) if the Outlaw will cave in, after all outlaws have no respect for rules or laws. ;D
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