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Title: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 19, 2018, 12:31:16 pm
Hope you guys don't get tired of looking at feather backed bows.
Would like to see a feather backed bow in the Mag.

Osage longbow
Slightly deflexed with reflexed tips
Buff horn overlays
50# @ 29"
65" ntn

Thanks for looking,
DBar
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 19, 2018, 12:32:28 pm
A few more
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on December 19, 2018, 12:37:59 pm
Whew wee! That's a looker big guy. I like the extra love you put into the grip leather.
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: bjrogg on December 19, 2018, 12:51:25 pm
Dang that is one sweet looking bow Bill. I wouldn't get tired of looking at it if you gave it to me and made  me look at it every day. Beautiful bend to
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: DC on December 19, 2018, 01:06:50 pm
Beautiful bow, what kind of feathers?
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Post by: Aaron H on December 19, 2018, 01:14:18 pm
Great bow Bill.  Smile for the camera next time  ;)
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 19, 2018, 01:28:37 pm
Beautiful bow, what kind of feathers?
Thanks guys
DC, those are Turkey feathers. My favorite.
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Post by: Swampman on December 19, 2018, 01:43:53 pm
How could we get tired of looking at that!  Wow that is beautiful.
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Post by: burchett.donald on December 19, 2018, 01:52:34 pm
  Bill, excellent craftsmanship as always...Nice bend and balance sir...
                                                                                                       Don
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: bjrogg on December 19, 2018, 02:19:05 pm
I'd love to see one in the magazine to Bill. Maybe a build along article on feather backing. I know you've done one on the site before. Definitely one in the BOM. Those are so beautiful and the craftsmanship is second to none. I've got turkey breast feathers already. Need to get the glue you used yet. Forget what you called it.
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: paulsemp on December 19, 2018, 02:48:30 pm
Dang Bill, perfect!
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Post by: upstatenybowyer on December 19, 2018, 04:00:54 pm
I'll never get tired of looking at your bows Dbar, especially the ones w/ the feathers.  )P(
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Pat B on December 19, 2018, 04:08:36 pm
Another beauty, Bill.   :OK   Why don't you write a build along on feather backing for Primitive Archer Magazine?
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Post by: bradsmith2010 on December 19, 2018, 04:31:24 pm
nice one,, I love the unbraced profile,, very nice,,  :)
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Post by: BowEd on December 19, 2018, 04:55:26 pm
That's a beaut Bill.I really like everything about it.
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Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 19, 2018, 04:57:54 pm
Beautiful bow and a great tiller! Jawge
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 19, 2018, 05:08:03 pm
Another beauty, Bill.   :OK   Why don't you write a build along on feather backing for Primitive Archer Magazine?
I can't write Pat.
I have a hard time talking sometime  ;D
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 19, 2018, 05:11:16 pm
Thanks all for the kind words.  I've tried lots of different feathers, but Turkey are my favorite.
Thanks again
DBar
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Knoll on December 19, 2018, 05:18:51 pm
Why don't you write a build along on feather backing for Primitive Archer Magazine?

Bill underestimates his writing talent. And maybe Kyle/BJ could be talked into bit of editing.
That would make for a collector item issue!
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Bob Barnes on December 19, 2018, 05:25:11 pm
Looking forward to seeing it at MoJam 2019.
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: bjrogg on December 19, 2018, 05:53:06 pm
I think so to Mike and Pat. Bill, I have a hard time talking sometimes to. Sometimes I like writing better. I can think more about what I want to say. Word Doc helps with the editing or just send a email. I know you could do a great build along. Sure would like to see some full page pictures of that bow.
Sure hope you enter it in BOM
Bjrogg
PS I'd help you if you think it d help.
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: ohma2 on December 19, 2018, 05:59:41 pm
Pretty bow realy like the grip
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Post by: bentstick54 on December 19, 2018, 06:12:57 pm
As beautiful as your bows turn out, you wouldn’t need to do a whole lot of writing. Nice job as always.
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Post by: Selfbowman on December 19, 2018, 08:24:14 pm
Another great one Danzn Bar. Arvin
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Post by: chamookman on December 20, 2018, 12:49:36 am
WOW  :OK ! Bob
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: PaSteve on December 20, 2018, 04:41:21 am
Details!! Everywhere I look on that bow your attention to detail is evident.  Amazing work. You bring out the iridescent feathers beautifully. Great job!
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Pappy on December 20, 2018, 05:05:18 am
Never get tired of seeing them or your work, beautiful bow in all aspects. :)
 Pappy
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Post by: simk on December 20, 2018, 06:09:01 am
That's very nice DBar. Splendid tiller but would love to see that backing with my own eyes... )-;
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Post by: neuse on December 20, 2018, 06:12:38 am
I love looking at that backing.
Way, way better than a snake skin.
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: rps3 on December 20, 2018, 06:38:44 am
"As beautiful as your bows turn out, you wouldn’t need to do a whole lot of writing"

That true, your bow does all the talking. Excellent work.
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 20, 2018, 07:10:57 am
Thanks again for the nice comments.
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: leonwood on December 20, 2018, 07:21:06 am
Will never get tired of looking at those! Beautiful backing and great tiller as wel!
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Post by: BowEd on December 20, 2018, 07:25:53 am
Cool texturing on your handle too.What's the procedure on that?
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Post by: Bayou Ben on December 20, 2018, 07:27:36 am
Those feathers are beautiful.  Unreal color coming from a natural source. 
I love looking at your tillers.  I thought it was a bendy handle when I first looked at the full draw.  A real beauty. 
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: High-Desert on December 20, 2018, 07:44:22 am
An awesome looking bow! That’s some patience right there.
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Post by: osage outlaw on December 20, 2018, 08:37:07 am
Incredible bow Bill. 

I can help with an article if you want.  I'll take pictures and document the process as you do it.  Either my place or yours. 
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 20, 2018, 08:44:59 am
Might have to do that Clint, be a good winter project for us, we've been wanting to do one together for some time now.
Got to get a bow finished to do it though...…..

We could fancy up one of those old nasty Pearly bows you've got :) :)

DBar
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on December 20, 2018, 09:26:57 am
Beautiful bow! I love those turkey feather backings in the sun. I’ve done a couple myself and enjoy making them. I like your finish better though. I built up coats of truoil, which worked. But took a while. Yours is coated in an epoxy type finish over the feathers, correct?f

Kyle
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Buckeye Guy on December 20, 2018, 11:34:05 am
Might have to do that Clint, be a good winter project for us, we've been wanting to do one together for some time now.
Got to get a bow finished to do it though...…..

We could fancy up one of those old nasty Pearly bows you've got :) :)

DBar

Not sure a Pearly bow is worth all that work  LOL
miss you folks hope to see y'all real soon
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Stixnstones on December 21, 2018, 01:09:35 pm
Love everything about it Bill... the overlays, the feathers, the tiller is spot on and that grip is awesome. Beautiful work as always.
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Sticks on December 21, 2018, 05:42:45 pm
First one Ive seen and it is a beautiful bow,great craftsman ship.
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Mounter on December 22, 2018, 12:18:28 am
Beautiful!
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Post by: sieddy on December 22, 2018, 09:58:05 am
That looks amazing man. I'll never get tired of looking at bows like that! 😎
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: wizardgoat on December 22, 2018, 06:16:23 pm
That bow looks awesome and the backing really sets it off, I really need to try this out one day.
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 22, 2018, 06:50:20 pm
Thanks guys..
Ryan. Try it it's not that hard.
DBar

Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Arrowbuster on December 23, 2018, 06:25:34 pm
Looks awesome Bill!!!
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Post by: bubby on December 23, 2018, 07:13:18 pm
That is a beautiful piece of functional art my friend. Fd is nails
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Stoner on December 25, 2018, 04:51:06 pm
WOW, that's a dandy for sure. Great craftsmanship.

What is the finish/ clear coat? John
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Danzn Bar on December 28, 2018, 06:36:34 pm
Thanks again guys for the nice comments.
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: Sidewinder on December 31, 2018, 08:28:29 am
I could never get tired of looking at your bows. That tiller is spot on. The feather backing is stunning. Better than any snake skin I've seen and I really liked skinned bows. Bring that one with you to ojam or mojam so we can fondle it in person.  Danny
Title: Re: Another Feather Backed Osage
Post by: gmc on January 01, 2019, 12:20:28 pm
I had the privilege to see one of these several years back made by Bill.

A really nice addition to the craft.

Great looking bow, Bill.