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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Gordon on July 09, 2011, 04:41:51 am

Title: Osage take-down self bow
Post by: Gordon on July 09, 2011, 04:41:51 am

I wanted to build a special bow for my wilderness elk hunt this fall so I picked through my small stash of Osage and selected a pair of billets that Tim Ott had graciously sent me a few years ago. The bow is 64” ntn and draws 60# @ 27”. Limbs are 1 ½” wide tapering to just under ½” at the tips. The tips are made from an elk shed that I found on the Oregon coast and the handle is made from elk hide that was harvested from an animal from the same area. The tips were flipped up slightly using dry heat and I backed the limbs with diamond back snake skins. The quiver was made by Steve Catts using a wolverine that a friend of mine killed in Alaska.

 I don’t often work with Osage because it is hard to get out here, but sure enjoy it when I do. I hope you like the bow.

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Osage%20Take%20Down/OsageSelfBow_1.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Osage%20Take%20Down/OsageSelfBow_6.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Osage%20Take%20Down/OsageSelfBow_2.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Osage%20Take%20Down/OsageSelfBow_3.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Osage%20Take%20Down/OsageSelfBow_5.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Osage%20Take%20Down/OsageSelfBow_4.jpg)

(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy217/gferlitsch/Osage%20Take%20Down/OsageSelfBow_9.jpg)

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: Gaur on July 09, 2011, 04:46:27 am

looks great Gordon.  Have fun on your hunt.  Hope you can get that wolverine off you back :o   it's a cool quiver

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: david w. on July 09, 2011, 04:47:13 am

Your bows never fail to impress,  I mean...wow! :)

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: druid on July 09, 2011, 05:30:40 am

My God....the best quiver I ever saw...and excellent bow as usuall Gordon!!!!

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: bubby on July 09, 2011, 07:34:28 am

don't know what's not to like, the bows that you post are always top-line bows, as good as it gets, Bub

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: Timo on July 09, 2011, 09:39:12 am

Really pretty bow Gordon. Nice and clean with a good arc. Always a joy to see your work and pictures.

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: Del the cat on July 09, 2011, 09:46:25 am

Beautiful bow... the quiver is a bit extreme.
Del

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Post by: blackhawk on July 09, 2011, 10:02:09 am

Another gordon masterpiece. A perfected Osage takedown for hunting. That quiver does rock. :D

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 09, 2011, 10:11:36 am

That bow is stunning. Enjoy i n good health. Jawge

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: crooketarrow on July 09, 2011, 10:28:04 am

  SWEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: Dean Marlow on July 09, 2011, 10:29:12 am

Beautiful bow Gordon. Good luck on your hunt. Dean

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Post by: osage outlaw on July 09, 2011, 10:38:20 am

Amazing, simply amazing.

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: dbb on July 09, 2011, 11:01:54 am

Superb bow,i really like it!
And not everyone have a pet wolverine to keep their arrows ;)

/Mikael

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: Little John on July 09, 2011, 11:16:47 am

The best of luck and adventure on your hunt, Love your bow as always. Osage does rock.   

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Post by: sadiejane on July 09, 2011, 11:21:28 am

that bow is sweet-but man, that quiver is frigging amazing!

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: snag on July 09, 2011, 12:36:01 pm

Gordon, I think the elk will line up to see that beauty!  I love the characteristics of osage also. Love chasing a ring.

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: John W. Cooper on July 09, 2011, 12:45:07 pm

I don't think I've seen an osage bow made by you.  Fantastic!  Beautiful work, nice attention to detail, and great full draw profile.  The takedown sleeve blends in really so well that I was quite surprised to see it in two pieces in the last pic.  Good luck on the hunt!

John

(and I'm torn on the quiver.  It's a bit over the top for my tastes, but it's still an awesome piece.)

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: adb on July 09, 2011, 12:45:35 pm

As always, your bow is stunning! It's a pleasure looking at your work! The quiver is.... interesting. I think Del said it... extreme.

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Post by: cowboy on July 09, 2011, 12:52:45 pm

As always - very slick Gordon. Beautiful! That almost looks like a live wolverine on your back like he's weighing you down almost :).

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Post by: Shaun on July 09, 2011, 12:53:42 pm

Great bow and the take down pic caught me by surprise! Who knew? Nice elk set up.

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Post by: Will H on July 09, 2011, 12:56:25 pm

That is my favorite bow Ive seen from you Gordon! Absolutely beautiful!!! You are truly an inspiration! Thanks for sharing! :) :) :)

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: Bow Nut on July 09, 2011, 01:21:33 pm

absolutly beautiful bow.  it should do a number on the elk with that profile.  Good luck on you hunt.  I hope my takedown comes out half this nice.  Great job

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: jpitts on July 09, 2011, 03:39:12 pm

I think this is the first time I've seen an osage bow from you. Excellent work as always.
The quivewr is awesome. I had heard that Mr. Catts did beautiful work. Very nice knife too.
Good luck on your hunt.

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: Gordon on July 09, 2011, 03:51:30 pm

Thank you all for the really nice compliments. I debated about whether to include pictures of the quiver - I hope no one is offended by it.

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: Bow Nut on July 09, 2011, 03:52:18 pm

no way bud that quiver is awsome if only I could figure out how to make one

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: juan lopez on July 09, 2011, 04:20:26 pm

Gordon Friend, each arc you do, is more beautiful than the last, I really congratulate these works of art that have amazed me.
greetings my friend

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: JW_Halverson on July 09, 2011, 04:29:33 pm

Quote from: Gordon on July 09, 2011, 03:51:30 pm

I debated about whether to include pictures of the quiver - I hope no one is offended by it.

I'm sure all the Forum Members that are also enrolled, dues paying PETA members will hold their comments out of respect.   >:D

The only problem with hunting with a bow like that is it leaves only one excuse for missing....operator error!  Not sure how the elk feel about it, but if I ever get shot by a bow, I want it to be one like yours. 

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: Gordon on July 09, 2011, 04:45:44 pm

Thanks JW but it's not the PETA types I'm worried about (I'm sure there are none of those on this site). Wolverines are an endangered species in the lower 48 and some might be offended for that reason. But wolverines are plentiful in Alaska and are legal to hunt and trap there.

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: snag on July 09, 2011, 05:51:09 pm

If taken legally and ethically there shouldn't be a problem. Love the quiver!

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Post by: madmax46 on July 09, 2011, 06:29:05 pm

I admit I was sorta freaked out at that wolf (wolverine, rather) on your back!  The side-view pic makes you look like a modern-day Daniel Boone.  A good thing, in my book.  Have fun with the bow, and I hope you get at least a couple of elk this year.   Good luck!

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: ken75 on July 09, 2011, 08:18:31 pm

very nice as always . good candidate for august self bow

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Post by: wvarcher on July 09, 2011, 08:41:02 pm

great work as always

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Post by: Weylin on July 09, 2011, 09:19:45 pm

Great looking bow as usual, Gordon. Can't wait to see it in person.

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Post by: swtchbckshtr on July 09, 2011, 09:24:26 pm

wow,.. beautiful work.

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Post by: Keenan on July 09, 2011, 09:34:33 pm

Gordon you are an incredible bowyer my friend. I was wondering when you were going to post that beauty. Exceptional in every way and a take down as well. Just doesn't get any better. Would love to see ya bring down an elk with that one.

 Guys I've seen that quiver up close at it really is amazing!

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: mullet on July 09, 2011, 11:11:06 pm

 Gordon, that bow is simply amazing. And I would kill for that quiver. That is one of the finest looking hunting sets I've ever seen.

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: Gordon on July 10, 2011, 04:19:41 am

Hey Weylin, we missed you on Friday. Hopefully you can make it out next week.

Keenan you are much too kind. With all you have taught me about calling in elk, I'm hopeful that this is the year.

Thank you all again for your really kind words.

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: Blacktail on July 10, 2011, 05:53:43 pm

wow gordon,that is some great work work.i really hope you and dave get some thing that would be wonderfull...later john

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 10, 2011, 07:16:02 pm

Simply Awesome!!!!  The wolverine quiver is very nice.

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: John W. Cooper on July 11, 2011, 12:16:53 am

As an MSU fan, I am in no way offended to see an ex-Wolverine.   >:D

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: Elktracker on July 11, 2011, 03:10:14 am

Excellent work as always Gordon!!! I like everything about this setup! I wish you luck on the hunt!

Josh

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Post by: ErictheViking on July 11, 2011, 04:14:49 am

stunning Gordon. the whole package.

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Post by: Pappy on July 11, 2011, 08:01:24 am

Beautiful bow Gordon,Love everything about it.  :) :)
   Pappy

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Post by: ohma2 on July 11, 2011, 10:47:33 am

all of the pieces are top shelf. couldnt expect any thing else from  the talent you deliver.

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Post by: Stingray45 on July 11, 2011, 02:16:45 pm

Awesome as usual Gordon. I always look forward to your bow posts to see what you're going to put up there next. Awesome work!

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Post by: woodsrunner on July 11, 2011, 04:10:34 pm

Gordon that is one fine looking bow. Very nice work.

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Post by: huntinoly on July 11, 2011, 08:50:58 pm

Great looking bow as always. Good luck on your Elk hunt. I will be carrying your old vinemaple bow to montana to hunt Elk with. Greg

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: Gordon on July 12, 2011, 02:51:29 am

Greg you can't go wrong with that vine maple bow - she'll do you up right.

Thank you all for your really nice comments.

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: juan lopez on July 12, 2011, 03:27:01 am

Mr. Gordon, as all their bows, really beautiful, I wish you could do a tutorial for that removable bow, greetings and again I congratulate you for this masterpiece

Title: Re: Osage self bow
Post by: medicinewheel on July 15, 2011, 04:19:44 am

A masterpiece, yes.

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Post by: broketooth on July 15, 2011, 09:09:21 am

what a beautiful 2 piece . i only wish my first 2 piece osage turned out as good as yours did. truly a work of art

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Post by: andy thomas on July 15, 2011, 12:24:54 pm

wow thats a wonderful looking bow

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Post by: soy on July 20, 2011, 03:35:49 am

Every thing about that bow and quiver is simply ...remarkable  :o good luck on your hunt

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Post by: Sidewinder on July 20, 2011, 04:05:05 am

Gordan your a stud. The bow is perfect and I bet its balanced and shoots right where your looking. Makes me want to be abetter bowyer.  Danny

Title: Re: Osage take-down self bow
Post by: Charlesmaximus on June 19, 2013, 08:37:06 pm

Your bows look amazing, do you have your methods published anywhere?

Title: Re: Osage take-down self bow
Post by: Gordon on June 20, 2013, 12:21:53 am

Hey Charles, thank you for the compliment. Here are links to a couple of build-a-longs that I have done.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,30667.0.html (http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,30667.0.html)

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,3895.0.html (http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,3895.0.html)

Title: Re: Osage take-down self bow
Post by: BowEd on June 20, 2013, 09:50:43 am

Very fine work on your osage takedown Gordon.Have fun shooting and hunting.

Title: Re: Osage take-down self bow
Post by: burn em up chuck on June 20, 2013, 10:03:18 pm

    very cool as usual, well excited

                              chuck

Title: Re: Osage take-down self bow
Post by: CalRecurve on June 21, 2013, 03:11:57 pm

That is a beautiful bow, I love the contrast in colors, good luck on your hunt.
John

Title: Re: Osage take-down self bow
Post by: Bowman on June 21, 2013, 06:57:23 pm

Nice shape on that bow,-yes. Great tiller. Nice as usual. :-)