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Offline simson

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Osage deflex reflex 46/26” (No. 115)
« on: December 01, 2020, 12:26:31 pm »
This bow was fumed after an alum treatment (makes a super smooth surface). The side profile and some minor corrections are done with dry heat. The narrowed handle got a hemp wrap; tips are buffalo; silencers from muscrat fur.

This design allows a long draw from this relative short stick. Maybe a good  bow for flight shooting. Took only 12 mm set.

dw/dl:   46#/26”
ntn:    49”
bh:    4⅛”
max. w.:   1½“

reflexi:    35 mm
reflexn:   22 mm

mass:   315 gram

asymmetrical
bendy handle




06”:   05,0
08”:   09,5   (+4,5
10”:   13,0   (+3,5)
12”:   16,2   (+3,2)
14”:   19,5   (+3,3)
16”:   23,0   (+3,5)
18”:   26,7   (+3,7)
20”:   30,7   (+4,0)
22”:   35,4   (+4,7)
24”:   40,4   (+5,0)
26”:   46,0   (+5,6)





































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Re: Osage deflex reflex 46/26” (No. 115)
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2020, 02:22:27 pm »
Wow! Almost perfect.

I guess it's time for me to try a real deflex reflex bow. I have several bows that look like one, but they were never planned to be deflexed near the handle but Just naturally so or as a result of set. I would prefer a little longer one with tightly recurved tips.
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Re: Osage deflex reflex 46/26” (No. 115)
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2020, 03:39:44 pm »
It is beginning to look a lot like a Christmas. Like scp said. That’s what my first full draw picture looked like on my first bend through the handle bow. Unfortunately it wasn’t deflexed in the handle when I started.

Thanks for another one Simson. That aluminum and fuming sure is a nice effect.

Love those tips two. Looks like they are working ever so slightly.

Bjrogg
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: Osage deflex reflex 46/26” (No. 115)
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2020, 03:53:02 pm »
beautiful, congrats,, very beautiful,, :)
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Offline PaSteve

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Re: Osage deflex reflex 46/26” (No. 115)
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2020, 04:51:38 pm »
Simon, your work is always outstanding. Every little detail is impeccable. That is one gorgeous bow.
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Offline Eric Garza

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Re: Osage deflex reflex 46/26” (No. 115)
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2020, 05:28:38 pm »
A beautiful little bow. I would love to see how it shoots a 10 gpp arrow.
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Offline bentstick54

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Re: Osage deflex reflex 46/26” (No. 115)
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2020, 07:11:13 pm »
Beautiful bow. Just don’t know what else I can say.
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Offline RyanY

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Re: Osage deflex reflex 46/26” (No. 115)
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2020, 07:47:21 pm »
Love the unbraced shape. Been thinking of making something similar soon. Thanks for sharing!
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Offline DC

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Re: Osage deflex reflex 46/26” (No. 115)
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2020, 10:41:33 am »
Great job Simon. What is the process involved with the alum treatment?
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Offline GlisGlis

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Re: Osage deflex reflex 46/26” (No. 115)
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2020, 11:36:14 am »
when i see a new thread from you I think:
"Great! i'm gonna see another beauty"
I know it will be awesome
then I open the thread and  (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) (A) no matter how high my expectations were
Really considering to insult you  :OK :OK :OK



come on
give details on alum treatment
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Re: Osage deflex reflex 46/26” (No. 115)
« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2020, 07:15:57 am »
DC and GlisGlis:
No miracle and no secrets there. Just apply an alum solution (with water) on the wood, let soak in and dry, then start the fuming process.
I have done several experiments with different salts, like cooking salt, borax, alum, baking soda. All works well and make a slightly different result with the fuming. If I remember right I have posted some of this experiments here.
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Offline Parnell

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Re: Osage deflex reflex 46/26” (No. 115)
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2020, 08:27:46 am »
Beautiful, Simon.  I find the thin, angular limb tips and string nock particularly interesting.
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Offline Santanasaur

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Re: Osage deflex reflex 46/26” (No. 115)
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2020, 09:06:40 am »
Fantastic Simon, marvel of a bow. Love this one
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