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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: blackhawk on July 19, 2012, 06:13:57 pm

Title: Osage R/D Selfbow
Post by: blackhawk on July 19, 2012, 06:13:57 pm: Ive been on another lil bowmaking binge,and this is the third one I did in a weeks time. I had to wait to do a photo shoot with this due to some "other" stuff that needed done asap. The pics didnt come out to well and are kinda fuzzy...sorry. Anyways,heres an Osage R/D bow(almost an angular design) that i heated into this shape and made. Its 61" ntn, 44@27", 1 1/8" wide, 14 ounces mass weight, a very hint of a slight bend in the handle,it retains 2 1/2" of setback at rest,and i induced a hair over 4"(not bad results), I put western diamondback skins on it,and transparent horn tips(which look sweet and see thru in the light,and I couldnt get a good pic of it) Even tho it came in a lil light(I was wanting 50)it still has great cast and shoots well accuracy wise. Not to mention how smooth this design is to pull. And the handle feels realy cool in your hand with that sharp deflex bend,it seems to cradle and form around in your hand,and it shoots best with totally relaxed fingers without gripping it cus it settles and anchors well when ya pull on it due to its shape. So overall Im digging it...here she is

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Post by: lesken2011 on July 19, 2012, 06:30:30 pm: OOOOhhhh man!! :P
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Post by: bubby on July 19, 2012, 06:45:14 pm: nice bow BH, that is real angular at brace but rounds out some at fd, Bub
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Post by: SLIMBOB on July 19, 2012, 07:12:10 pm: Very cool! Would like to see those overlays if you get a chance.
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Post by: Will H on July 19, 2012, 07:30:51 pm: Dang that looks sweet!! Love the overlays :) well done man ;)
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Post by: Badly Bent on July 19, 2012, 08:24:47 pm: Blackhawk, your putting out some great bows there man, love this one too. The colors of the skins, the stain and those tips are an awesome combo. I like the fact that your last three bows I've seen here were all quite different in style yet all very well done in every way. Keep em coming man, love your work and can't wait to see what will show up next.
Greg

P.S. - Wish I had your energy.
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Post by: paulsemp on July 19, 2012, 08:29:30 pm: Very well done as always! Where do you get the time to crank out these bows with all them kids running around? I can barely make it into my garage.
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Post by: H Rhodes on July 19, 2012, 09:14:50 pm: BH! You always come up with something unique, and this one is no exception. I like it. I think a well made osage bow will rival or surpass any fg bow. It is amazing stuff.
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Post by: hunterbob on July 19, 2012, 09:41:37 pm: And Chris said he slows down making bows in the hot of the summer.three in a week.How many you going to crank out when it cools down?
Another great looker Chris .Well done
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Post by: MWirwicki on July 19, 2012, 09:50:59 pm: I really like that one, Chris. Nice job on the R/D. Decorations look nice also.
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 19, 2012, 10:15:32 pm: Cool bow man. Like the skins.
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Post by: coaster500 on July 19, 2012, 10:21:51 pm: Very nice Hawkman... I have always been drawn to R/D designs maybe someday I'll figure out how to build one :)

You are a machine pure and simple :)
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Post by: Badger on July 19, 2012, 11:51:05 pm: Nice bwow Chris, I ran a mass projection just to see where you would come out, Because handle area is semi stiff I figured 4" handle and fade area with 4" reflex and came out with 14 oz.
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Post by: uncleduck on July 20, 2012, 12:05:17 am: Looks awesome!
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Post by: Pat B on July 20, 2012, 12:11:00 am: That is one sexy stick, Chris! 8)
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Post by: osage outlaw on July 20, 2012, 12:14:54 am: Very nice Chris. I really like that design. I can't wait to see what you make from your recent osage haul.
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Post by: blackhawk on July 20, 2012, 12:46:37 am: Thanks lesken :P
Thanks Bubby..yeah and cus of that I really didn't know what to call it
Thanks slimbob...there is a close up pic of the tip overlay..if you'd like a better one when the suns out I can try?
Thanks Will ;)
Thanks Greg(badlybent)...I love making em all ;) I just tap into my manic side for my extra energy reserves ;D
Thanks paul...sometimes they like to come down,and it really don't take long to crank one out
Thanks howard(hrhodes)...yup,nuttin beats osage 8)
Thanks Bob...I need a break after the last couple weeks,at least for a few days till the weekend :laugh:
Thanks Matt..I love R/D designs...you know this ;)
Thanks pearlie
Thanks coaster....if ya ever wanna try one shoot me a pm and ill talk ya thru how I do it
Thanks Badger...I pretty much came up with the same target number,that's good to know thanx
Thanks uncleduck
Thanks Pat 8)
Thanks Clint....it'll be a year before I even think of touching that stuff...so if ya like the design then give it a whirl ;)
Title: Re: Osage R/D Selfbow
Post by: Josh B on July 20, 2012, 02:13:12 am: Cool! The full draw sort of resembles an Egyptian composite with the angular deflex in the grip. Josh
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Post by: hedgeapple on July 20, 2012, 02:13:30 am: Supe nice bow, Chris. I never really like the angular handle of the reflex/deflex braced bows. BUT, a friend gave me a R/D fg bow last week. It is a center shot, arrow shelf design. Man, does it have a smooth draw. And accurate!!! I put 19 of 21 arrows in a baseball size ring at 15 yards. I know for many that's not impressive shooting. But for me that's pretty good and represents venison on the plate.

On the negetive side, there was a sharp hand shock when the string hit the recurve tip. Maybe some fur on the string there would solve the problem. Other comments: My hickory back osage seems as fast or faster. But my hbo is 53# and this was labeled 45#.

But man, the smoothness of that design was amazing. It's got me wanting to try it, even though I think the angular brace profile is dog ugly. But, then again, I'm not a fashion model myself. :)

I'd love any info and advice you'd care to share.
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Post by: druid on July 20, 2012, 02:46:50 am: Amazing bow and correct tiller for this shape, congrats my friend!!!! ;)
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Post by: dwardo on July 20, 2012, 08:37:02 am: Dam fine looking stick. Nice scenery too >:D
Title: Re: Osage R/D Selfbow
Post by: blackhawk on July 20, 2012, 11:46:22 pm: Thanks gun doc...yeah it does and I wasn't sure what to call it

Thanks Dave...yeah they don't look so curvacious at brace,but they look sweet unbraced and at full draw....but yeah...who cares what they look like cus they feel great to pull,and a joy to shoot

Thanks druid...these are fun to tiller,and watch them unfold

Thanks dwardo
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Post by: Buckeye Guy on July 21, 2012, 02:55:44 pm: Awe yes Grasshopper !
You have crossed the line ,no longer the student ,now the teacher !!
I hope this all stays fun for you for many more years !!!
Guy

Sorry I missed ya last week ,I was at your exit about 1:30 sat !
Title: Re: Osage R/D Selfbow
Post by: criveraville on July 21, 2012, 03:40:21 pm: Man that's a sweet bow!! Cool waterfall...

Cipriano
Title: Re: Osage R/D Selfbow
Post by: blackhawk on July 21, 2012, 06:46:54 pm: Thanks Guy....I hope to be doing this a long time..I might slow down tho(in like twenty years..lol)...what do u think I'm doin right now >:D

Thanks cipriano...the skins I got off chris who got em off of you ;)....I wonder how many bows around the country have skins from you on them? ;D
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Post by: criveraville on July 21, 2012, 07:33:06 pm: Ah :o Cool deal Chris.. Man even without the skins it's a dandy.. I imagine a few hundred bows any way ;)

Cipriano
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Post by: seabass on July 22, 2012, 10:36:35 am: very nice Chris.i like everything about it.you sure make some fine bows brother.
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Post by: blackhawk on July 22, 2012, 06:43:45 pm: Keep those skins a coming cip :)

Thanks Steve :)
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Post by: dbb on July 24, 2012, 01:09:20 pm: I think Pat said it best "that is one sexy stick"!

/Mikael
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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 24, 2012, 02:04:03 pm: I like it a lot......everything contrast so well and she looks fast. Is she?
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Post by: tonkin on July 24, 2012, 05:18:00 pm: Wow!!! Man that's one sweet, sweet, sweet heart of a bow dude!!! LOL! You rock man :-)
Mucho Like!!!
Title: Re: Osage R/D Selfbow
Post by: blackhawk on July 24, 2012, 06:12:26 pm: Thanks dbb

Thanks james...you bet she spits a nice flat arra

Well looky here, and look who decided to finally show his face...thanks Mr. Clay Massey(tonkin) ;D congrats on your first post n welcome to primitive archer...hopefully it won't be your last n therell be many more to come....and I think you got it wrong...YOU rock dude :laugh:
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Post by: soy on July 25, 2012, 12:03:03 am: Nice background and presentation as usual ....that one looks like it belongs in the woods, hope it gets the chance to bring down game ;)
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Post by: Carson (CMB) on July 25, 2012, 05:54:33 am: Quote from: Gun Doc on July 20, 2012, 02:13:12 am
Cool! The full draw sort of resembles an Egyptian composite with the angular deflex in the grip. Josh

Gun doc beat me to it. Been wanting to make a bow of that design myself after seeing some egyptian bow images...someday.

I really like it. You are a wizard of a bowyer. ;) Looks real fast. How does it shot?
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Post by: Pappy on July 25, 2012, 06:14:41 am: Beautiful bow Chris,love it all. :)
Pappy
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Post by: kybow on July 25, 2012, 01:57:04 pm: Looks great Chris, as all of yours do!
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Post by: RyanY on July 25, 2012, 02:24:11 pm: Awesome work man. Looks like a really great design. Good inspiration for the one I just started.
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Post by: blackhawk on July 25, 2012, 02:40:27 pm: Thanks soy..I hope it gets a chance too

Thanks cmb...how bout make that someday today man n give it a whirl. It shoots really awesome,and a forgiving accurate shooter(cus of that deflexed handle).

Thanks pappy ;)

Thanks chad(kybow)....I try....sometimes :P

Thanks ryan...hope what your working on works out for ya....and where's all them bows that u usually make at mojam...come on..share the love man......you coming up to elm hall this year?
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Post by: Dvshunter on July 26, 2012, 07:55:22 pm: Cool looking bow. I really like the rd style
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Post by: BowEd on July 26, 2012, 08:57:21 pm: Now that's what I'm talking about!!!!!Did that with a 62" hickory H.T. and am wanting to do it with a slight bendy handle on a 62" osage.I'll totally vouch for the ease of shooting and performance of that design.Great job in retaining that much reflex.Tillering makes the bow!!!!!!!