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Title: My first successful osage bow
Post by: snag on May 22, 2012, 12:30:13 pm
Not able to find osage here in Oregon I bought one of Gary Davis' staves. So, it is not fully my work in that respect. I made this stave into a 64" ntn 52#@28". It has a positive tiller of 1/8" after shooting it several hundred times. It has about .5 string follow. At the fades it is 1.5" with .5" at the nocks. With the knots in this piece it was a challenge chasing a ring for this "newbie". But with all the info. on this site it made it much more achievable.  This is my first leather handle wrap....I need lots of work on this! haha I will take this one off and glue on an arrow rest then apply another wrap. But I was so eager to try a wrap and shoot it some more I just tried my hand it and have been shooting it off my hand. The right side is the upper limb.
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: snag on May 22, 2012, 12:33:10 pm
I will post a picture of me drawing the bow when I have time today.
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: Will H on May 22, 2012, 12:37:48 pm
You did good. Gary has some great bow wood, his bow blanks are second to none ;)
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: toomanyknots on May 22, 2012, 01:25:01 pm
That may be your first osage bow but it surely ain't your first bow! Very nice!!!
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: snag on May 22, 2012, 01:30:13 pm
You're right, it is my 3rd bow. I made a hazelnut bow that was successful but not the right poundage. A lot of learning went on during that bow. Then I attempted to make an osage bow with another stave. It was not the right design for that piece of wood and I just didn't like the results...too low in poundage also. So with this one I seemed to have put a lot of things I learned on this site to use and I am happy with the results.  I truly thank everyone who contributes to this site and shares what they know. It has made it possible for me to do this.
David
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: killir duck on May 22, 2012, 02:36:36 pm
nice!!
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: Fred Arnold on May 22, 2012, 03:28:30 pm
Snag, I like it!! Also like the design of the tips. Very clean looking.
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: dmc on May 22, 2012, 03:35:46 pm
I've never worked a stave before, but I can appreciate beauty. I love the look of Osage. Great job! I wish this stuff grew in Saskatchewan. I've only ever seen it first hand growing in Oklahoma.
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: snag on May 22, 2012, 09:37:43 pm
Here it is at full draw.....don't recognize the old guy with my bow though..... ???
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: SA on May 22, 2012, 09:58:08 pm
that looks good , nice job.
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on May 22, 2012, 09:59:05 pm
Nice! Love the tiller. Jawge
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: snag on May 22, 2012, 10:07:42 pm
That's music to my ears George! Thanks, David
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: tattoo dave on May 22, 2012, 10:44:23 pm
Another one of them yellow sticks! :) Turned out sweet Snag!! Nice work man.

Tattoo Dave
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: snag on May 23, 2012, 01:19:27 am
I'm already thinking about the next one...
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: Judo Point on May 23, 2012, 02:32:17 am
Very nice job Snag! Nice tiller and over all beautiful bow! I agree with ya on this site definitely the best on the net! Congratulations on a purdy bow!
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: Gordon on May 23, 2012, 02:53:51 am
Well done David, the tiller and lines are perfect.
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: Pappy on May 23, 2012, 06:24:53 am
Very nice job,tiller is dead on,very well done. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: mississippidave on May 23, 2012, 09:56:48 am
I like it! :)
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: snag on May 23, 2012, 11:16:09 am
Thank you very much guys. Sure feels good to get one under my belt.
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: ErictheViking on May 23, 2012, 12:04:33 pm
I think the handle turned out great! very nice work, and textbook tiller.
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: Eric Krewson on May 23, 2012, 04:29:36 pm
I am usually the meanie that points out the bad things about peoples tillering jobs. I can't find a thing wrong with that tillering job, mighty fine indeed, one of the best I have seen in a while.
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 23, 2012, 10:52:42 pm
Quote from: Eric Krewson on May 23, 2012, 04:29:36 pm
I am usually the meanie that points out the bad things about peoples tillering jobs. I can't find a thing wrong with that tillering job, mighty fine indeed, one of the best I have seen in a while.

That's no kidding Eric! I seen your name and had to dip in and check it out......Mr Nice Guy ;)
Title: Re: My first successful osage bow
Post by: snag on May 24, 2012, 02:59:47 am
Didn't expect such nice comments when I posted this. I'm a bit of a perfectionist, often to my own downfall. There is alway room for improvement. But once in awhile things come together and it is real rewarding. Sincere thanks to all you guys that share your knowledge. I have benefited from your experience. Thanks, David