Osage longbow build w/ pics

[paulsemp]

Haven't posted one in a long time. Wanted to see if I could still post some pictures. Couple months back pulled out a piece from Mr Osage outlaw. Thanks as always buddy. Couple good kinks in it with some deep wind shakes to work around

[paulsemp]

Got a ring chased and a bunch of heat correction. 64 NTN. Had to build up the handle with some extra Osage

[paulsemp]

Shaping the handle and first brace

[paulsemp]

More handle stuff, spalted hackberry glue on and rawhide backing added. Quartersawn osage tip overlays

[paulsemp]

Clear coat deft rattlecan finish. Right about 50 at 27 ish. Turning out to be a good shooter. Have about 500 arrows though it so it's still got a lot more to prove. Minimal hand shock for a straight-limb longbow. Has about 2" of set from off the form. Thanks for looking
 

[wooddamon1]

Nice work!

[bjrogg]

Nice work Paul. Nice to see you. Thanks for sharing.

Bjrogg

[Pappy]

Very nice work, looks like a fine bow for sure.
 Pappy

[osage outlaw]

Great job on that bow Paul!

[ajooter]

That's a beauty.  I'm beginning to really appreciate the 'dirtier' pieces of wood then I used to.  Makes for a great looking bow when all is said and done.

[Pat B]

Very nice, hard earned bow, Paul.