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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Sidewinder on January 02, 2015, 02:36:30 pm

Title: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: Sidewinder on January 02, 2015, 02:36:30 pm

This bow started out for my friend Rockys brother Dave. I hit a deer last year and he fixed the car in trade for a bow. Unfortunatley Dave died in a car wreck before I could get the bow done. About the time of Daves death I met a young man thru mutual friends named Caleb. Calebs dad was injured in a wreck several years back leaving him somewhat brain damaged and not able to fully engage his young son in the things of life. . His grandparents had him out to our place a couple times and I taught him how to shoot bows with some of the spares I had in my stable. He really took to it. In fact they said they have never seen him light up about something as much as he did about shooting bows. When Dave passed I had just gotten the bow roughed out. I decided that Caleb was a worthy recipient and would benefit from having his own gear since he had shown such a keen interest.
 Caleb is 15yrs old.  6ft 220lbs already. pretty stout kid. Can shoot a mans bow already. Has a draw length of 28" and he's probabley not done growing. I decided that I would make a bow that would at least last him for a while and would have good enough cast that when he decides he wants to learn to hunt he will have something that will spit an arrow well enough to get the job done. So I tillered it out to 29" to accomodate some growth from him.

Here is his bow:  Osage orange  62"  52# at 29"  buffalo horn tip overlays flipped tips, some heat treat to try and get the wonkiness and deflex and twist out of the handle under control. It shoots really good and is sooo light in the hand. Hope you like it. He sure does.

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/20150102_104138_resized.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/20150102_104138_resized.jpg.html)

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/20150102_104619_resized.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/20150102_104619_resized.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: Sidewinder on January 02, 2015, 02:39:44 pm

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/20150102_104634_resized.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/20150102_104634_resized.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: Sidewinder on January 02, 2015, 02:41:37 pm

(http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg233/KsDanny/20150102_104423_resized.jpg) (http://s249.photobucket.com/user/KsDanny/media/20150102_104423_resized.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 02, 2015, 02:49:38 pm

Great bow and story!

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: bushboy on January 02, 2015, 02:58:19 pm

Touching story danny!wow, killer tiller for sure looks awesome!One lucky young man indeed,good on you danbow!

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: burchett.donald on January 02, 2015, 03:17:42 pm

 Really nice Danny...Love the color, character, profiles and bend...
                                                                                                                  Don

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: wizardgoat on January 02, 2015, 03:18:36 pm

Looks good man

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: Knoll on January 02, 2015, 03:25:39 pm

Your gift may positively impact anotmer.  Good on ya!!

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: jimmy on January 02, 2015, 04:02:05 pm

Looks really good Danny, love the profile.  No doubt he'll love it. 

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: Sidewinder on January 02, 2015, 05:23:41 pm

Thanks fellas. I appreciate it.

  I've started to be very selective on who I make bows for in the last couple years. I figure if they aren't gonna shoot em, I'm not making wall hangers or dust collectors. This kid has a real interest so I think he's worth in the investment. Fixed him up with a matched set of cedars that fly right out of it too. Did'nt get the pics taken on those. Nothing special just good arras.

Dang Jimmy. Its sure is good to hear from your sorry ole carcass. So you been lurking around huh?  I'm sure you've  had a few things going on. We need to get together sometime before OJAM and get caught up.

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: osage outlaw on January 02, 2015, 05:29:26 pm

Great looking bow Danny.  Good to see a young man interested in primitive bows.  He's lucky to get such a nice bow to start out with. 

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: IdahoMatt on January 02, 2015, 06:04:05 pm

Great job.  Love. Bow and I love the story.  That's a great thing you are doing.  Love the golf cart too :)

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: JonW on January 02, 2015, 07:23:32 pm

Killer bow Danny. I know you put quite some thought and effort into this one. Nice gesture.

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: Badly Bent on January 02, 2015, 07:24:59 pm

Beautiful work on that osage, that bow looks about as perfect as they come. The young man should be in great shape with that one should he take up deer hunting in the future. Also have to chime in and say I think your made a great choice in who to pass that bow on to, from your description of Caleb it sounds like he'll get the most out of it. Nice going Danny. :)

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: rps3 on January 02, 2015, 07:38:36 pm

beautiful bow with a great story

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: PNewton on January 02, 2015, 08:32:37 pm

Great looking bow and a great story too. I bet Caleb will have lots of enjoyment with that bow. Nice job.

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: Aaron H on January 02, 2015, 08:35:12 pm

Great story, beautiful bow.  Love the color

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: mwosborn on January 02, 2015, 09:08:38 pm

Very cool!

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: H Rhodes on January 02, 2015, 09:19:36 pm

Looks like a sweet shooting bow.  I know what you mean about being selective about who you build a bow for.  Not everyone deserves a good hand made osage bow - it sounds like you found the perfect recipient.  Good for you.

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: lesken2011 on January 03, 2015, 09:09:32 am

That looks like a good un. Sweet bend for sure. It sounds like he will really appreciate it, too! ;)

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: blackhawk on January 03, 2015, 11:19:48 am

Great job danny ;)

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: johnfolchetti on January 03, 2015, 01:24:00 pm

Beautiful bow & a wonderful gesture.

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: Sidewinder on January 03, 2015, 01:59:14 pm

Thank you guys for your kind words.

Jon, I think his folks are gonna let him come with Linda and I to Ojam this year. I really would like to get to the Tennesee classic this year as well. Just have to see how it goes.

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: simson on January 03, 2015, 02:28:11 pm

Caleb will be proud of that stick!
Tiller is just perfect, also like your work on the handle!
Good to see a bow from you again.

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: Sidewinder on January 03, 2015, 05:18:15 pm

Thanks Simon. I've got some pics of another one I made few months back. I may post that one when I get back from Florida next weekend. It turned out pretty good.

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: RyanR on January 03, 2015, 05:51:05 pm

Good lookin bow, I am sure he will enjoy using it.

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: Sidewinder on January 04, 2015, 12:46:16 am

Thanks Ryan.

Title: Re: Caleb's bow Osage 52# at 29"
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on January 04, 2015, 02:25:08 pm

Awesome story, and a great looking finished piece of osage.  I'm with ya on not making the wall hangers...everyone wants a bow but about a third or less of those I know would actually shoot it!  Glad you're getting this young fellow off to a good start in archery.