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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Kidder on April 23, 2023, 04:36:08 pm

Title: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: Kidder on April 23, 2023, 04:36:08 pm

Recently finished up a boo backed Osage for a colleague of my wife. He is just getting into archery and wanted a traditional wood bow. He’s into partaking in the Highland Games and wanted a bow that would at least not be out of place. He also asked that I work in his family crest or motto, hence the writing on the limb. Fades were lightly scooped with a spoon carving knife. I stamped the leather on the grip with a Celtic leather stamp. It’s the first bow that I’ve used one of Eric Krewson’s tillering gizmos on. Greatly sped up the process and gave easy answers tillering questions when they arose. Full draw isn’t a great angle to assess tiller but I’m confident that it is the best tillered bow I’ve made - not just the final tiller but the process of getting their as well. 1 5/16” straight taper to 0.48” tips. 66” TTT. Not the fastest bow but a smooth shooter and one that I’m really pleased with how it turned out.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52840558129_6b5eb2935a_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ovkEZF)Boo backed Osage (https://flic.kr/p/2ovkEZF) by B Kidd (https://www.flickr.com/photos/192182575@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52839796517_85896c79d3_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ovgLAr)Boo backed Osage (https://flic.kr/p/2ovgLAr) by B Kidd (https://www.flickr.com/photos/192182575@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52840774120_3fa51ec84d_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ovmMcE)Boo backed Osage (https://flic.kr/p/2ovmMcE) by B Kidd (https://www.flickr.com/photos/192182575@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52840774090_f9f89a9885_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ovmMc9)Boo backed Osage (https://flic.kr/p/2ovmMc9) by B Kidd (https://www.flickr.com/photos/192182575@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52840363176_3288cdcfd7_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ovjF3q)Boo backed Osage (https://flic.kr/p/2ovjF3q) by B Kidd (https://www.flickr.com/photos/192182575@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52840806113_48ef062042_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ovmWHg)Boo backed Osage (https://flic.kr/p/2ovmWHg) by B Kidd (https://www.flickr.com/photos/192182575@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52840616209_05592427c1_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ovkYg4)Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5” (https://flic.kr/p/2ovkYg4) by B Kidd (https://www.flickr.com/photos/192182575@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52840615989_f8441258b3_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ovkYcg)Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5” (https://flic.kr/p/2ovkYcg) by B Kidd (https://www.flickr.com/photos/192182575@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52840424301_4bab2157e3_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ovjZdi)Boo backed Osage (https://flic.kr/p/2ovjZdi) by B Kidd (https://www.flickr.com/photos/192182575@N03/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52840419981_1e1bc53491_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2ovjXVP)Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5” (https://flic.kr/p/2ovjXVP) by B Kidd (https://www.flickr.com/photos/192182575@N03/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: Will B on April 23, 2023, 07:31:13 pm

That’s a real beauty Brendan. Really like the tiller. Looks like a smooth shooter. He’s gonna love it.

Title: Re: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: PaSteve on April 23, 2023, 07:50:48 pm

Yep. Exactly what Will said. Excellent job on that bow Kidder.

Title: Re: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: Kidder on April 23, 2023, 09:41:36 pm

Thanks guys. Was going to mention that the total weight with leather grip and string is 19.6 oz. Not sure if mass formula works on a bow like this but I’d be interested to know thoughts on the weight.

Title: Re: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: superdav95 on April 23, 2023, 10:14:12 pm

Gorgeous bow Brendan.  Well done on that one.  52 lbs is perfect weight too.  How did you do the crest on the handle? 

Title: Re: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: Kidder on April 24, 2023, 12:22:20 am

Quote from: superdav95 on April 23, 2023, 10:14:12 pm

Gorgeous bow Brendan.  Well done on that one.  52 lbs is perfect weight too.  How did you do the crest on the handle?

Thanks Dave. It’s a leather stamp. Got it at Tandy. Took some experimenting to get it right. Basically you’ve got to soak the leather and stamp it whack the stamp with a mallet) and then let it dry. Partially stretched out when I applied it but I still think it looks good.

Title: Re: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: M2A on April 24, 2023, 06:53:37 am

Sharp looking bow all around. Like that slight reflex maintained in the unbraced pic. Fella ought to be real pleased with that bow.
Mike 

Title: Re: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: Pappy on April 24, 2023, 07:58:56 am

Beautiful bow, Osage and boo makes a beautiful bow,he should love that, love the family motto. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: Muskyman on April 24, 2023, 10:26:34 am

Very nice looking bow Kidder. I’m sure the owner will love it.

Title: Re: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: Badger on April 24, 2023, 11:52:48 am

Very nice! Good job!

Title: Re: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: bjrogg on April 24, 2023, 02:22:32 pm

Very nice bow Kidder.

Looks great and I’m sure it shoots great to

Like those tips. They almost look like mine.

Beautiful bow. Well done

Bjrogg

Title: Re: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: wooddamon1 on April 25, 2023, 01:31:15 pm

Nice!

Title: Re: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: Anchorednate on April 29, 2023, 07:08:44 pm

Looks great my friend! I’m sure it shoots as good as it looks!

Title: Re: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: Stixnstones on April 29, 2023, 08:30:34 pm

Very cool bow, bet she’s fast

Title: Re: Boo backed Osage 52# at 27.5”
Post by: Selfbowman on April 30, 2023, 11:55:16 am

Kidder nice bow! I like that unstrung profile. No set to speak of. Well done. Arvin