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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Woodland Roamer on July 31, 2010, 05:54:29 pm

Title: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Woodland Roamer on July 31, 2010, 05:54:29 pm

Hello everyone, here is a bow that I just finished up. It is osage, 60 inches long and pulling 50lb at 26 inches. I had this stave for about five years so it was really ready to be a bow and it shoots really fast. I had these two copperheads from last summer, they are the first copperheads I've put on a bow and I really like them a lot. I also stained this bow and I think it turned out pretty well, kind of matches the skins. The tip overlays are cow horn and the grip is linen thread. For the finish I coated the bow with polyurethane and when that was dry I then misted on a coat of spray satin poly as PatB has recommended before and I was very pleased with the results. It gave a very nice looking and non shiny finish. Here are some pics.
Alan

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/AlanShook/100_1226.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/AlanShook/100_1207.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/AlanShook/100_1221.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/AlanShook/100_1223.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/AlanShook/100_1219.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/AlanShook/100_1203.jpg)

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Pat B on July 31, 2010, 05:57:21 pm

Very nice bow, Alan. Full draw looks right on!  Skins are cool too.   8)

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Woodland Roamer on July 31, 2010, 05:58:29 pm

A few more..

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/AlanShook/100_1215.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/AlanShook/100_1213.jpg)

(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh286/AlanShook/100_1220.jpg)

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Woodland Roamer on July 31, 2010, 06:00:26 pm

Thanks Pat! Those skins don't match as well as yours on that guava bow but I still like the look of them a lot.

Alan

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: osage outlaw on July 31, 2010, 06:13:37 pm

I love the looks of copperheads on osage.  Great bow.

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: profsaffel on July 31, 2010, 06:36:48 pm

That is an outstanding bow. Gorgeous work, from the back to the tips to the handle. Great job!

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: youngbowyer33 on July 31, 2010, 07:55:25 pm

wow she's nice

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: stringstretcher on July 31, 2010, 08:02:56 pm

Awesome bow Alan.  I love shins on osage.  Maybe one of these days I will build one..... ;D

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Postman on July 31, 2010, 08:40:17 pm

That there's a deeerkiller! Great work!

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Catahoula on July 31, 2010, 10:45:44 pm

Hi Alan,

Very nice bow!  Sure do like those copper head skins... See you up at the knapin near Raleigh if we can make it...got a Catahoula for you to meet.:)

Rand

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: elk country rp on August 01, 2010, 12:09:10 am

puuurty!! 

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: ken75 on August 01, 2010, 12:15:32 am

excellent bow ! if that wont empty your quiver nothin will

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: sweeney3 on August 01, 2010, 12:55:28 am

BOM!  BOM!  BOM!

That is a really sharp looking bow.  I think copperhead/osage has to be a favorite combo of mine, never mind that I haven't made anything of either yet.  I really like the look though.  Nice work!

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Thwackaddict on August 01, 2010, 01:01:33 am

Nice ,very Nice.Looks like I need to go find myself some coppersnakes! ;D good job alan!BOM for sure!

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Woodland Roamer on August 01, 2010, 09:28:59 am

Thanks for the kind words everyone!  :)

Alan

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: HoBow on August 01, 2010, 09:30:23 am

Looks good!

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Justin Snyder on August 01, 2010, 12:34:08 pm

I love the mix of osage and copperhead and this one does not dissapoint. You did a great job.

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Alpinbogen on August 01, 2010, 03:22:26 pm

Looks nice and venemous.   :)

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: chasing crow on August 01, 2010, 03:46:42 pm

What a beauty! Very nice Bow.

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Woodland Roamer on August 01, 2010, 07:26:59 pm

Thanks everyone!

Alan

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: gmc on August 01, 2010, 08:46:45 pm

Not much to add that hasn't already been said, nice job!

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Hillbilly on August 02, 2010, 10:52:20 am

Another fine looking bow, Alan!

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Lombard on August 02, 2010, 10:58:32 am

Very nice, the skins look awesome.

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Woodland Roamer on August 02, 2010, 07:42:11 pm

Thanks again guys!

Alan

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Ranger B on August 02, 2010, 07:58:01 pm

Great looking bow.

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: coyote1956 on August 02, 2010, 10:01:24 pm

Alan, that's one awesome Osage Bow and the skins set it off , the stain is a nice touch too.  Ken

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: ricktrojanowski on August 08, 2010, 07:41:33 am

Very nice, tiller and skins look great.  You made a fine looking bow.

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: PeteC on August 08, 2010, 09:02:41 am

That's a great bow Alan.It looks like a good shooter as well.God Bless

Title: Re: Copperhead And Osage Bow
Post by: Woodland Roamer on August 08, 2010, 02:59:43 pm

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

Alan