Just Another Simple Osage Bow

[selfbow joe]

Nice looking bow. I like the cherry bark on it.

[BowEd]

Never mind.I found a few build-a-longs.

[upstatenybowyer]

DC, the nocks are cut in just far enough that the string stays on. I have had a string come off at full draw once and the bow came back and got me right between the eyes.  ouch!

Ed, I think snake skin is probably more waterproof only because the bark does have small pores. Glad you found a build along cause I never did one. Be happy to though if folks are interested.

Glad everyone likes the look of the bark on osage. The pics don't really do it justice cause the sun wasn't out. When light hits it just right all kinds of colors appear- purples, reds, blues, silver, and browns. Tung oil really brings them out. I think it's pretty functional as a backing too. It's amazingly tough stuff.

[Redhand]

Great looking bow upstate.  Nice work!

[Greenriverwoodcraft]

Great bow like the simple profile both braces and drawn

[BowEd]

I read that it can increase the poundage on a bow too.It's that strong.Thanks.

[loon]

DC, the nocks are cut in just far enough that the string stays on. I have had a string come off at full draw once and the bow came back and got me right between the eyes.  ouch!

That sounds like it could've been a lot worse.. O_o

Very nice bow

[bjrogg]

Nice bend upstate. Tillering looks great. Really like the birch bark. Never did birch bark before. Do you think it would work on HHB with undulating back? Nice job keep knocking them out.
Bjrogg

[upstatenybowyer]

Thanks Redhand.

Greenriver, that Osage is amazing stuff. As long as it's dry and I don't over stress the wood it holds its profile incredibly well. When the string comes off, poof... right back to where it was before.

Bead, I never read that about the poundage. Cool.

Loon, you're right sir. I guess I could have lost an eye. Counting my blessings.

bj, thanks man. It's actually cherry bark, which is a good deal tougher than birch. I'm quite sure it would work on HHB, especially if wrapped nice and tight with bike inner tubes. Bet it would look sweet against that bone-white ironwood as well. I'd be happy to send you some if it's hard to come by where you're at. I've got lots and it's cheap to ship. Just PM me.

[bjrogg]

Sorry about that Upstate. I knew it was cherry but somehow my brain kept typing birch. I'd like to try both some day but I do think that cherry would look sweet on some really white HHB. I know it has to be the right species of cherry. I think I have access to it but I might take you up on your generous offer.
Bjrogg

[upstatenybowyer]

Sorry about that Upstate. I knew it was cherry but somehow my brain kept typing birch. I'd like to try both some day but I do think that cherry would look sweet on some really white HHB. I know it has to be the right species of cherry. I think I have access to it but I might take you up on your generous offer.
Bjrogg

PM me your info and I'll send some out this week