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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dvshunter on March 02, 2013, 04:22:40 pm

Title: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Dvshunter on March 02, 2013, 04:22:40 pm
I just finished this one up for the trade. I wanted to put it up for bom so I'm going to post it like this to. It's 62 in. Ntn and pulls 52@28. Tips are coco and antler. Finish is six coats of shellac. Handle is elk dyed black. The gold trim around the skins is sharpie marker, but don't tell anyone.  :o

 (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1763.jpg)

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Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Dvshunter on March 02, 2013, 04:24:08 pm
(http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1776-1.jpg)

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 (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1773-1-1.jpg)


 (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1769-1-1.jpg)

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Thanks for looking.
Dave
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 02, 2013, 04:30:10 pm
Well, thanks for signing up for the bow trade so that I have a tiny chance of receiving that bow!

She's a master work!
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Squirrelslayer on March 02, 2013, 04:35:14 pm
anyone who recives that will be very happy. only wish i could have taken part. SS
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 02, 2013, 04:45:56 pm
Wow.  I love your bows Dvs...especially this one.    Might have to borrow that sharpie trick for outlining skins. Looks sharp!
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: blackhawk on March 02, 2013, 04:57:57 pm
That's a Sharpie!!!  ;)
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: osage outlaw on March 02, 2013, 05:16:36 pm
Very nice bow.  Are those black rat snake skins?  If so those are the nicest most vibrant skins I have seen.  Around here they are so dark there isn't much of a pattern.
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Squirrelslayer on March 02, 2013, 05:29:30 pm
oh dear iv'e done it again... whats that you may ask? iv'e been one of the first to comment on a topic thats going to be very popular  :D and is going to keep showing up in my "show new replys to your posts" box.  :-\ SS
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Ozzy on March 02, 2013, 05:34:02 pm
Someone is very lucky ;)
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: steelslinger on March 02, 2013, 05:49:45 pm
Very nice work. The details are awesome.
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 02, 2013, 06:13:37 pm
oh dear iv'e done it again... whats that you may ask? iv'e been one of the first to comment on a topic thats going to be very popular  :D and is going to keep showing up in my "show new replys to your posts" box.  :-\ SS

What's worse is that you keep being reminded of a gorgeous bow that you, in all probability, will never get to shoot.  That's why I keep deluding myself that I may be the recipient in this bow exchange.  For a while I can live with my castle in the air.  *sigh*  I think I am in love. 

With the bow, you sick people!  The bow!
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Squirrelslayer on March 02, 2013, 06:18:33 pm
oh dear iv'e done it again... whats that you may ask? iv'e been one of the first to comment on a topic thats going to be very popular  :D and is going to keep showing up in my "show new replys to your posts" box.  :-\ SS

What's worse is that you keep being reminded of a gorgeous bow that you, in all probability, will never get to shoot.  That's why I keep deluding myself that I may be the recipient in this bow exchange.  For a while I can live with my castle in the air.  *sigh*  I think I am in love. 

With the bow, you sick people!  The bow!


it seems you understand me perfectly JW. SS
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Dvshunter on March 02, 2013, 06:37:50 pm
oh dear iv'e done it again... whats that you may ask? iv'e been one of the first to comment on a topic thats going to be very popular  :D and is going to keep showing up in my "show new replys to your posts" box.  :-\ SS

What's worse is that you keep being reminded of a gorgeous bow that you, in all probability, will never get to shoot.  That's why I keep deluding myself that I may be the recipient in this bow exchange.  For a while I can live with my castle in the air.  *sigh*  I think I am in love. 

With the bow, you sick people!  The bow!

Jdub, I thought you liked the plain ones?  >:D thank you. You do have a chance. >:D >:D

That's a Sharpie!!!  ;)

I though that jdub would have posted that. Haha

sS- sorry squirrels thank you though.

Ok- it is a red watersnake a kid from the neighborhood gave me. I cut it in four and flipped one half to mix the pattern.

Thanks Carson, im a frequent visitor to your site. You make some killer bows to man.
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 02, 2013, 06:53:39 pm

Jdub, I thought you liked the plain ones?  >:D thank you. You do have a chance. >:D >:D

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I'm going to print that out and paste it on the ceiling over my bed!
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Squirrelslayer on March 02, 2013, 07:10:12 pm

 (http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss13/dvshunter/IMAG1770-1-1.jpg)

does the bottom limb have some snakyness to it? or is it just me? SS
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: k-hat on March 02, 2013, 07:45:59 pm
Naw SS, that's what we call a girl with some wiggle ;), DVS likes'em that way >:D

wait a sec........  had to wipe the drool off my keyboard.... she's just doggone sexy as all getout!

Got my vote DVS!

I'll be watching the doorstep
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: vinemaplebows on March 02, 2013, 07:53:35 pm
Very nice bow! The last pic looks like it should be a cover for the mag!
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: JonW on March 02, 2013, 07:58:31 pm
That sir is one nice bow.
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Will H on March 02, 2013, 08:57:49 pm
Man I hope that thing winds up on my front porch! That sir is beautiful in every way! VERY well done and I'd say a strong contender for BOM. You got my vote ;)
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Dvshunter on March 02, 2013, 09:39:28 pm
She does have some wiggle squirrel. Like k said just a little. ;)

Thanks vmb my wife took the shot All the pics came from my phone again because I don't have a good camera.

Thanks Jon.

Thanks will. I need to take a picture with a twin oaks sign in the background for luck.  ;)
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Josh B on March 02, 2013, 09:51:06 pm
Lovely curves!  Nice touch with the sharpie as well.  Nicely done!  Josh
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Roy on March 02, 2013, 09:53:47 pm
Very nice work, Dave as usual.
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: okie64 on March 02, 2013, 10:12:11 pm
Beautiful bow Dave!! How far west of the mississippi is she headin? ;)
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: randman on March 02, 2013, 10:24:18 pm
DVS thanks for posting her again. She's sure a beauty! I know what I'm dreamin about tonight........................hoping.....hoping....
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 03, 2013, 09:34:35 am
Sick and wrong............................sweet bow Dave, very sweet. Its gotta be in that BA beard you got.
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: rps3 on March 03, 2013, 09:49:07 am
Fantastic bow, and I like the fact you have kids in the neigborhood bringing you snakes.
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: seabass on March 03, 2013, 10:02:49 am
very nice work.that bow is awesome brother.i really like the watersnake skins.i need to find me some neighborhood kids that like to wrangle snakes.
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: BowEd on March 03, 2013, 10:35:02 am
Very nice.I like everything about it.A snake bow to boot.You'll get my vote till........
I watched iowabo try to get a snake bow to full draw yesterday with disappointment.His snake was out of this world though.Feel for him since I've had em brake too.What is it I heard that helps with that....Oh make the best of your victories and the least of your failures.Internally that is.I've got a pet peeve about braggers.I like to set em in their place.
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: briarjumper12 on March 03, 2013, 10:56:10 am
Absolutley love it. All aspects. The unstrung profile, strung profile, full draw, skins, tips are awesome....the total package. I am working on my first take down and done walnut under anlter on the tips. I am really liking those two layer tips.
Great work!!!!
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Dvshunter on March 03, 2013, 12:54:22 pm
 Thanks for the kind words guys.

Briar , the layers tips allow me to get my overlay above the bows back how I like em. Plus I can add some contrast to em.

Beadman, thanks. Bummer about the break. It hurts more with a cool stave like that.

Seabass and rps, I didn't know he was looking for me, but when he showed up with that beauty I couldn't let it go to waste.

Pearlie, my beard is like Samsons hair. The source of my power. Lol. I use a different inspiration method.  ;)

Okie, somewhere between here and the rockies. That help any?   >:D

Thanks Roy and gun doc.
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: coaster500 on March 03, 2013, 12:58:26 pm
Man I hope I live long enough to have a "DV bow"...  again Dave they just don't get much nicer than that....  super job buddy ;)
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Josh B on March 03, 2013, 12:59:32 pm
Very nice.I like everything about it.A snake bow to boot.You'll get my vote till........
I watched iowabo try to get a snake bow to full draw yesterday with disappointment.His snake was out of this world though.Feel for him since I've had em brake too.What is it I heard that helps with that....Oh make the best of your victories and the least of your failures.Internally that is.I've got a pet peeve about braggers.I like to set em in their place.

Why Ed.....you wouldn't be suggesting that John would talk a little smack now and then would you?  Lol!  I know that's not what you meant, but it could be taken that way.  That was a bummer when it broke, though.  Hey DVS , I live between you and the Rockies!  I think my pulse just quickened a bit! Josh
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Dvshunter on March 03, 2013, 01:46:00 pm
Josh. Your right. I looked it up Kansas is between here and the rockies. I guess you are still eligible.

Thanks kipwinger. You keep cranking out your bows and you will wonder why you ever thought mine were nice. How's your health been? 8) >:D
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Josh B on March 03, 2013, 01:54:38 pm
Lol! You have a clever way of saying a lot with darn few words.  That is a sweet bow!  Josh
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 03, 2013, 04:45:12 pm
Why Ed.....you wouldn't be suggesting that John would talk a little smack now and then would you?  Lol!  I know that's not what you meant, but it could be taken that way.  That was a bummer when it broke, though.  Hey DVS , I live between you and the Rockies!  I think my pulse just quickened a bit! Josh

Back off Gun Dorc, she's mine, all mine!     >:(
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Arrowind on March 03, 2013, 05:15:35 pm
Very very very very very very NICE BOW!!!!!!
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Josh B on March 03, 2013, 05:43:20 pm
Why Ed.....you wouldn't be suggesting that John would talk a little smack now and then would you?  Lol!  I know that's not what you meant, but it could be taken that way.  That was a bummer when it broke, though.  Hey DVS , I live between you and the Rockies!  I think my pulse just quickened a bit! Josh

Back off Gun Dorc, she's mine, all mine!     >:(

Lmao!  I guess since I've already fondled the Burlington bros. bow that John made for you, it would only be fair to back away from this one.  However begrudgingly done it might be. :(
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Dvshunter on March 03, 2013, 06:55:17 pm
You guys are cracking me up. Marie will have the final say so. Or she already has. Lol I hear chocolate helps for her. I can be bought as well. Just saying. >:D O:)

Thanks arrow. 8)
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: coaster500 on March 03, 2013, 09:29:51 pm
Josh. Your right. I looked it up Kansas is between here and the rockies. I guess you are still eligible.

Thanks kipwinger. You keep cranking out your bows and you will wonder why you ever thought mine were nice. How's your health been? 8) >:D

lol.........  still this side of the lid ;)
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: hammertime on March 03, 2013, 10:28:51 pm
That is one awesome bow,great attention to detail,just the that character and skins,wish I lived west of the mississippi-Hammertime
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Gordon on March 03, 2013, 11:44:20 pm
That is a mighty fine bow.
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Badly Bent on March 04, 2013, 08:34:33 am
Smokin' hot bow Dvs, whoever ends up with that one will likely have a super sized grin on his face for a few days. Love this bow!
Greg

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Dvshunter on March 04, 2013, 10:10:04 am
Thanks greg.  I have a good feeling that your right. ;)

Thanks Gordon.

Thanks hammer. You could always move. Or hijack the mailman ;D
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: Buffalogobbler on May 06, 2013, 03:40:31 pm
Really COOL bow!!!

Kevin
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: dwardo on May 08, 2013, 06:41:48 am
Was going to come up with something witty but ill go with my first thought,

Fwarrr..... 8)
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: bcbull on May 08, 2013, 03:21:53 pm
Well guys i got er to my suprise and i do loveTHANKS DVSshe will b on my top spot on my bow rack and im gonna use her for my elk hunt this fall thanks again dvs i love it BROCK
Title: Re: Osage Selfbow
Post by: missilemaster on May 08, 2013, 05:14:12 pm
Dang, another beaut!  Great job 8)