Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Badly Bent on July 11, 2012, 01:31:05 am

Title: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: Badly Bent on July 11, 2012, 01:31:05 am

Heres one I made more recently, couple months ago. Made from a vertical growing 4" osage branch. Had big prop. twist to it , approx. 60 degrees that came right out after only 10 minutes of heating and wrenching, after that this one finished up fairly easily. 57" ntn osage, 1 3/16" wide at handle, 7/16" at tips and 57# @ 25' draw.
Had to wrap a couple pin knots that were close to the edges with sinew.
This skinny stick has some pop to it and I like the way it handles.   Thanks for looking.
Greg

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: Badly Bent on July 11, 2012, 01:34:18 am

Just a couple more.

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: Dvshunter on July 11, 2012, 01:36:11 am

Cool bow. You don't see many with stain. Nice job.

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: Pat B on July 11, 2012, 01:41:50 am

Simple and effective. Just my kind of bow!  8)  ...draw weight and length are just about perfect!  ::)

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: AJMag on July 11, 2012, 01:53:36 am

That's pretty cool. Is the back stained? I can't tell if it's stain or an interesting backing.

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: Pappy on July 11, 2012, 06:54:43 am

Good looking bow,love it.  :)
    Pappy

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: dwardo on July 11, 2012, 07:52:41 am

Very pretty and looks a joy to use.

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: JonW on July 11, 2012, 08:18:20 am

I like it. You and I are cut from the same piece of cloth.

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: Badly Bent on July 11, 2012, 08:41:46 am

Thanks DVShunter
Thanks Pat, yeah this length and draw weight combo work well for me.
Ajmag, the finish on the back is leather dye with painted design work.
Thanks Pappy .
Thanks dwardo.
Thanks JonW, yeah when I saw your last elm bow posted I thought to my self now that bow really suits my style.

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: Jodocus on July 11, 2012, 08:58:11 am

Nice stick!  8)  The sinew and the dye make for a nice contrast on the back. Cool style overall!

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: TRACY on July 11, 2012, 11:53:26 am

Lot to be said about limb bows! Love it!


Tracy

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: ErictheViking on July 11, 2012, 12:29:48 pm

Love them bendy handled bows. Sweet!

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: Will H on July 11, 2012, 12:31:30 pm

Love it! Ive been thinkin bout doing a dye job on my next Osage project. You sure do some fine work :)

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: Badly Bent on July 11, 2012, 02:18:16 pm

Thanks Jodocus
Thanks Tracy
Thanks Eric, bendy fun to shooty!
Thanks Will

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: JW_Halverson on July 11, 2012, 03:18:15 pm

I couldn't say anything bad about that bow if I tried, any negative comments about it would be lies anyway!

That Lily Lake Osage is a perfect example of what I think is the best of primitive archery...purity of form, simplicity in the extreme, functionality embodied.  Maybe you need to correct your usename to "Well Bent".

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 11, 2012, 03:34:01 pm

She lays right flat unbraced. Thats what I look for first in a good bow. Good job.

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: coaster500 on July 11, 2012, 07:46:17 pm

Very nice stick...  just right for hunting!!

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: Onebowonder on July 11, 2012, 07:47:54 pm

Compliments and aspiration to do so well with my next bow.   

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: missilemaster on July 12, 2012, 12:23:33 am

Very nice looking bow. Should be a good hunting bow!

                                            Cody

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: Badly Bent on July 12, 2012, 12:32:04 am

Thanks JW I like the way you described my bow, appreciate the kind words.
Thanks PD I like that lay flat unbraced profile too and this one seems to bounce right back right after unstringing.
Thanks Coaster I think this one will get out in the deer woods a few times this fall.
Thanks Onebow.

Greg

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: H Rhodes on July 12, 2012, 12:42:41 am

I agree with JW, there isn't one bad thing to say about that bow.  I bet it shoots great!  You sure turn out some good work.  That's a bow to hunt with.

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: Postman on July 13, 2012, 12:27:34 am

great blend of pretty finish work and camo - love it!

Title: Re: Lilly Lake Osage
Post by: Josh B on July 13, 2012, 02:50:14 am

I do like your style! Simple and effective, the way it should be!   Josh