Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Jeremy Holden on January 14, 2012, 01:46:46 pm
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Prior to attempting number three for me, I'm wondering foes the belly side of an osage bow need to be all the same growth ring as well as the back? I can't imagine that it does but need to ask as I don't want to screw this one up. Thanks guys and happy Saturday!
-Jeremy
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Oh one more thing, I'm gonna try for a D shaped bow due to the short length of my stave (60"). Not sure if that applies to my question or not.
-Jeremy
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No only chase the ring on the back......you would taper the belly to tiller it.
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Jeremy, I am working on my first osage bow right now, and Dean Torges book, Hunting the Osage Bow, has been a great resource. It details the process of tillering. It is also a great read, beautifully written.
And yes, on osage, as on most any bow, feather the grain out from handle to tips.
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Thanks for the replies gents. I do have the above mentioned book, unfortunately I'm working faster than I'm reading. I just finished chasing the ring I'll use and think I'm gonna have to put it away until I reach that part of the book. Thanks for the info again.
-Jeremy
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the belly will be tapered.you only have to chase the back ring.good luck on your bow,Steve
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Thanks for the replies gents. I do have the above mentioned book, unfortunately I'm working faster than I'm reading. I just finished chasing the ring I'll use and think I'm gonna have to put it away until I reach that part of the book. Thanks for the info again.
-Jeremy
Make sure you really take your time when marking the bow out that is where i was going wrong for a few bows.