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Title: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: Dean Marlow on March 18, 2012, 07:00:54 pm

Had a real nice fellow e-mail me about a month ago and wanted to have a couple of Osage bows for him and his son. So we made a trade and this is the second bow. It is 59" long. It runs about 1-1/2" wide to mid limb then tapers down to 7/16" wide knocks. Deer horn overlays. The snake skins I think are copper heads but it may be some kind of water snake. I really don't know for sure. I did lay a strip of silk before I applied the skins. It sure is a nice little bow and I hope he is happy on our trade. It is a strong 49# at 28". He wanted it close to 47 so I am hoping it will drop a couple after putting more arrows threw it. Dean

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: Dean Marlow on March 18, 2012, 07:03:19 pm

Here are some pics

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: blackhawk on March 18, 2012, 07:06:42 pm

GOLDEN!!!!!!  :)

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 18, 2012, 08:41:04 pm

Beautiful bow Dean.  I am sure he will be happy with that trade.

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: Gordon on March 18, 2012, 09:25:54 pm

That's a really nice bow.

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: WolfPupTee on March 18, 2012, 09:28:59 pm

I may be having a senior moment or something but this is titled "silk back osage bow" and thats snakeskin. Someone please explain to me what's going on here.
Ah nevermind I missed a sentence in the explanation. Nice bow.

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: criveraville on March 18, 2012, 09:39:15 pm

I'm sure he will be more than happy! Really nice bow.

Cipriano

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on March 18, 2012, 09:45:53 pm

fine lookin bow dean!

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 18, 2012, 09:47:02 pm

Sweet bow Dean!

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: Pat B on March 18, 2012, 09:52:17 pm

Very nice little bow, Dean.

Wolfpup, I imagine the snake skin was added over the silk backing for decoration.

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: Dean Marlow on March 18, 2012, 11:02:31 pm

Thanks evryone for the nice compliments and yes I didn't explain this bow right. It has a layer of silk on the back then the skins. Dean

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: Steve Milbocker on March 18, 2012, 11:10:27 pm

I really like that bow!

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: Jboyd on March 18, 2012, 11:22:46 pm

what kind of silk did you put on there?  I have one that I have some issues with and would like to put
silk on it for some assurance and by the way a great looking bow!!

jamie

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: lesken2011 on March 19, 2012, 10:45:43 am

Good lookin bow!! Well done, sir!! If he don't like it and sends it back, send it my way!! :laugh:

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: Keenan on March 19, 2012, 11:04:34 am

Very sweet lines Dean. Looks like a great shooter. Congratulations

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: Sidewinder on March 19, 2012, 12:30:40 pm

Very nice Dean. If that fella does'nt like the trade he is waaaay toooo picky. I am sure he will be very pleased. Love the short length too.   Danny

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: coaster500 on March 19, 2012, 12:34:36 pm

What a great little bow Dean...  perfect hunting size, well done!!!

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: Dean Marlow on March 19, 2012, 01:31:49 pm

Jboyd
   I can't tell you for sure what kind of silk it is. I bought several yards off of the big auction sight a few years ago and that is what I use. It is real thin but real strong. A great backing. I use titebond lll and just put a nice even layer of glue on and lay the silk down. You got to watch it though or it will wrinkle up on you when the glue starts to dry. I just keep it tight where the wrinkles are showing until it is fairly dry. Here is a pic of the silk I use.

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: ErictheViking on March 19, 2012, 01:46:42 pm

Sweet full draw on that puppy! excellent job

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: bow101 on March 20, 2012, 08:48:11 pm

What glue ya' use to adhere the silk..?

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: MoNative on March 20, 2012, 10:58:39 pm

Sweet work boss! ;) 8)

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: soy on March 20, 2012, 11:06:02 pm

Nice job ;) i tell ya im loving tb3 used it on linen backing got to try some silk....did you tb the skin to the silk also?

Title: Re: Silk Backed Osage Bow
Post by: mullet on March 21, 2012, 12:23:31 am

Sexy looking curves on that one, Dean, SWEET! And those are some nice Copperhead skins.