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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: wizardgoat on April 06, 2014, 10:07:35 pm

Title: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: wizardgoat on April 06, 2014, 10:07:35 pm
Her second attempt ended in a yew explosion, she gave it another go, and ended up with a really nice shooting bow.
Its 59" ntn, and a hair over 35#@26. she did all the tool work, and she sure loves him. Its named after her grandpa,
thanks for looking!
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Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: Trapper Rob on April 06, 2014, 10:12:18 pm
Nice bow is that cherry bark on it it looks good.
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: Ken S on April 06, 2014, 10:19:37 pm
Sweet I like back with the texture & color above & below the handle very nice bow!
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: mwosborn on April 06, 2014, 10:23:50 pm
That is a nice looking bow - she did good.  I too was curious as the back you have on there?  Looks cool.
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: H Rhodes on April 06, 2014, 10:25:55 pm
Fine looking bow.  Tell us about the backing - looks great. 
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: osage outlaw on April 06, 2014, 10:29:43 pm
That is awesome!  I wish my wife wanted to make a bow.....On second thought, no I don't.  I like my alone time in the shop  ;)
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: SLIMBOB on April 06, 2014, 10:34:40 pm
Very nice sir!  Sweet bend for sure.
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: adb on April 06, 2014, 10:56:39 pm
That's awesome! Kudos to your wife. My wife has been making noises about making a bow. I hope she's serious.  ;D
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: wizardgoat on April 07, 2014, 01:44:42 pm
Yes it's cherry bark on the back of the handle. Even just that amount added some weight and she had to re-tiller.
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: simson on April 07, 2014, 03:09:30 pm
very nice!
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: Buckeye Guy on April 07, 2014, 04:32:19 pm
Finally gave her some decent wood to work with eh  :laugh:
Looks good
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: Jesse on April 07, 2014, 04:37:28 pm
Looks like she knows what she's doing.  Great looking bow :)
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: woodswalker on April 07, 2014, 05:08:00 pm
That is a nice looking bow for sure. Hope to see some more from her in the future.
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: blackhawk on April 07, 2014, 07:13:29 pm
Cool....hope my wife's first comes out as nice as that :)
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: Badly Bent on April 07, 2014, 08:24:36 pm
Now thats a bow to be proud of. She did a great job on that one and that cherry bark at the handle is an attractive and unique touch.
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: lostarrow on April 07, 2014, 10:03:16 pm
Very nice ! And that's only her second? Great job all around!
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: PAHunter on April 08, 2014, 04:46:15 am
For a 2nd attempt, that's one fine bow!  Well done!
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: Pappy on April 08, 2014, 05:26:03 am
Very well done,beautiful bow. :)
 Pappy
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: IdahoMatt on April 08, 2014, 10:51:18 am
That sure turned out nice indeed.  That's pretty cool she is into making em.  My wife just likes to shoot em. 
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: Pat B on April 08, 2014, 11:00:09 am
Very nice bow. I like the cherry bark accent but the whole package is spot on. Tell your wife(does she have a name?) congratulations.  8)
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: lebhuntfish on April 08, 2014, 08:35:22 pm
That's a really nice bow, I to like the cherry backing.  What I like even more is that she named it after her grandpa! That is awesome!
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: wizardgoat on April 08, 2014, 09:15:45 pm
her names Olivia, and she is for sure bit by the bug as well.
Its pretty fun sharing the hobby with her, but we'll need a bigger shop soon!
her first bow is an old growth yew longbow, named after her other grandpa Fred.
both were loggers and lovers of wood, and both would of loved to see her take after them I'm sure.
cheers!
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: ohma2 on April 09, 2014, 01:41:38 pm
both are very good looking ,shes got a talent for bow making
Title: Re: Wifes 2nd bow, osage flatbow
Post by: Carson (CMB) on April 09, 2014, 07:12:24 pm
Very nice, Roger and Fred would be proud.