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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: coaster500 on July 11, 2012, 07:11:40 pm

Title: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: coaster500 on July 11, 2012, 07:11:40 pm

I just finished they Snaky Osage stave I've been working on. I bought this stave from a guy on TG and he had roughed it out some but had violated the back and the grain was running off a bit in two spots. This was a fly by the seat of my pants job and the top limb is narrower than the snaky bottom. I did this to correct the run off. I decided to use Python skin because it is as thick as goat rawhide and provides some extra insurance. The Python skin came from Pine Hallow and I have enough left for at least two more bows. This bow shoots as good as any bow I have built to date and it kept almost all the reflex I heated in after well over 200 arrows. I really enjoyed building this stick and it is very cool to shoot.....   anyway here is the Yellow Belly Python....  Thanks for looking

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/finishedOsagePython004.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/finishedOsagePython005.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/finishedOsagePython006.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/finishedOsagePython008.jpg)

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: coaster500 on July 11, 2012, 07:12:44 pm

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/finishedOsagePython011.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/finishedOsagePython012.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/finishedOsagePython013.jpg)

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: coaster500 on July 11, 2012, 07:14:14 pm

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/finishedOsagePython014.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/finishedOsagePython015.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/finishedOsagePython009.jpg)

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: coaster500 on July 11, 2012, 07:16:43 pm

Click on the picture for a shooter Video

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/th_finishedOsagePython020.jpg) (http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/?action=view&current=finishedOsagePython020.mp4)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/Shrew001.jpg)
(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/PaintSnake.jpg)

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: AJMag on July 11, 2012, 07:46:24 pm

Sa'weet bow! I dig the snake in the grass pic. What do you coat your bows with, or at least this one? That skin looks like it has a nice thick gloss on it.

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: LivingElemental on July 11, 2012, 07:58:14 pm

I keep forgetting bowmaking can be just as vague as it is exact when it comes to making a well-tillered killing machine. You can make the flaws work to your advantage. Beautiful work.

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: coaster500 on July 11, 2012, 08:08:23 pm

I used Tru-oil first then Spar simi gloss over it. The one disadvantage I found using a snake this big was the scale pockets or sockets had corners that would flip up a bit and cause something like spines. I had to put a coat of finish let dry and lightly sand in one direction so as not to lift the spines again and repeat. The end finish you see is so many coats and sandings that I lost count!!! The end result wprked out but there were times when I thought the spines would never lay down!!

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 11, 2012, 10:07:53 pm

Killer bow Kip Winger! 

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: KHalverson on July 11, 2012, 10:16:04 pm

yikes! theres a snake in them there bushes
great lookin bow
every bow i look at here  makes me hungry to learn more about makin  good lookin and good shootin bows

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: killir duck on July 11, 2012, 10:17:26 pm

cool bow!! love that handle

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: soy on July 11, 2012, 11:22:15 pm

Wow!

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: Ifrit617 on July 11, 2012, 11:32:17 pm

Incredible bow... Absolutely gorgeous!

Jon

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: Badly Bent on July 12, 2012, 12:07:05 am

Thats a beautiful bow Coaster, nice work.

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: coaster500 on July 12, 2012, 01:02:23 am

Thanks again guys...

I got real lucky.... I ask you, could a piece of Osage be any prettier!!

It's a real joy workin wood that looks like this :)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/finishedOsagePython011.jpg)

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: Pappy on July 12, 2012, 07:54:08 am

Turned out great,skins look very good on it. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: blackhawk on July 12, 2012, 08:14:15 am

Shes still looking so good i think id like to do her again....lol  ;)  :laugh:   cant have just one ride with that girl  :laugh:

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: okie64 on July 12, 2012, 09:35:09 am

Great lookin bow Kip. Looks like a real sweet shooter and the skins look awesome. Might have to get my hands on some python skins.

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: lesken2011 on July 12, 2012, 10:22:06 am

Nice job, Coaster! I love that customized, fit your hand, grip and the skins turned out great!

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: HoBow on July 12, 2012, 12:16:46 pm

Great job!

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: Will H on July 12, 2012, 02:24:44 pm

Very cool!

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: Stringman on July 12, 2012, 03:12:44 pm

Ahh, very nice bow. Love the grip, snake skin, tips, everything just flows together well on that stick.  Well done, sir!

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: seabass on July 12, 2012, 07:00:18 pm

i really like the grip.heck,i like the whole thing.

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: coaster500 on July 12, 2012, 09:25:25 pm

Thank you all for the complements...  it was a fun build ...

Hawkman you're a randy little fella aren't ya ...   jumpin from one to the next >:D

This was a sissy snake next to one of yours pappy :)

I know some of you know this but the skin on this Python was every bit as thick a goat rawhide. That surprised me after using skins that were tissue thin...  anyway they added backing protection for sure...

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: Josh B on July 13, 2012, 02:56:49 am

That's a beauty! I have some streaked Osage, but nothing quite like that.  Very nice!  Josh

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: coaster500 on July 14, 2012, 01:08:41 pm

I wonder what causes the red/amber color Doc..  I've got another stave with it, makes a striking contrast in colors. I wonder if it changes the woods properties???

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: Dean Marlow on July 14, 2012, 01:44:11 pm

That is a beauty for sure. Thanks for sharing. Dean

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: Gaur on July 14, 2012, 02:55:21 pm

Great looking bow.  Must have been a good sized python with how that pattern is so large.

Wish I could hear the sound in the video. I like to hear a bow shot too.  Looks quick though.

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: coaster500 on July 14, 2012, 03:32:05 pm

Gaur my camera might pick up sound but I don't know how to turn it on  :-[

The horn in lay shows no wear against the strike plate/rest and the arrows that worked out perfect for this bow make almost zero noise on release!!! I was going to put a piece of beaver tail against the riser/rest but I don't think it will be any quieter!!! I got real lucky there :)

The Python in question will give me two more bows and enough trimmings to top off a homemade quiver if I ever get enough time to do it.... Monster snake for sure!!!!

Just realized I hadn't given the specs....  waited until I had a few hundred arrows thru it....  missed my target 50 buy a pound :)

(http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Osage%20SNAKE/AgiftfromRalphHardwoodsofmybows003.jpg)

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: gstoneberg on July 14, 2012, 03:36:42 pm

Gorgeous handle work, glad there's no wrap on that one. Great bow!

George

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: coaster500 on July 16, 2012, 11:47:52 am

Thanks George......  I'm with you George this chunk of Osage was way to pretty to cover up :)

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: druid on July 17, 2012, 03:03:32 am

Very, very sexy bow....  :D

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: Onebowonder on July 17, 2012, 05:27:21 pm

That's a purty snake!

I wonder if you could get your 1 lb of draw weight back with a little heat on that yellow belly???

Title: Re: Yellow Belly Python
Post by: coaster500 on July 20, 2012, 05:48:35 pm

Thanks druid...  means a bunch coming from for the artist/bowyer  :)

Onebow I think I'll leave it at that....  it will probably accommodate me and shed another pound or two for these ageing shoulders over time :)