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Title: Big Hole Osage
Post by: HoleinthebowChuck on July 14, 2008, 02:43:52 pm
I got this piece of osage from Ryano last year. I started it at our primitive shoot
in April, and worked on it at the Classic this year. I still need to put more tung oil
on it and probably a leather grip. It is 69" NTN. I started out long and forgot to
trim it down. It is 1 5/8" at the fades to mid limb and 3/8" at the tips. It pulls
50# at 29" and pulls smooth. It has purple heart overlays. Some of the photos
are blurry, I will post some more when I finish it. Thanks for looking.
Chuck

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Title: Re: Big Hole Osage
Post by: HoleinthebowChuck on July 14, 2008, 02:45:23 pm
Some more photos.

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Title: Re: Big Hole Osage
Post by: bow kid44 on July 14, 2008, 03:42:23 pm
nice
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Post by: Hillbilly on July 14, 2008, 04:04:10 pm
Fine looking character bow. That big hole is skeery, though.  :o
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Post by: Badbill on July 14, 2008, 04:06:04 pm
Now that's what I call a peep sight! ;D
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Post by: TRACY on July 14, 2008, 04:09:34 pm
That is too cool!
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Post by: Stonedog on July 14, 2008, 04:19:13 pm
Holy Holes Batman!

That is not a peep sight it's a sight for a mortar!  Too cool!
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Post by: Papa Matt on July 14, 2008, 04:25:17 pm
Brother, it may be just me, but is there a hinge comming out of the top fade?
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Post by: Ryano on July 14, 2008, 04:37:14 pm
Ha ha....she made it! ;D  I didnt know if even you could pull that one off..... :o
Your the hole bow master..... 8)
Title: Re: Big Hole Osage
Post by: Kviljo on July 14, 2008, 04:41:27 pm
Hehe, that's really cool! ;D

- and HUGE :D
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Post by: Justin Snyder on July 14, 2008, 04:52:28 pm
That is a great looking bow.  Any chance of getting a full draw picture that we can see the tiller better?  Justin
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Post by: D. Tiller on July 14, 2008, 04:58:34 pm
Brother and Sisters! Let us all kneal down and pray for that is one HOLIE bow!  ;) ;D ;)

Nice bow Chuck! Man you sure like the tough ones.  ;D
Title: Re: Big Hole Osage
Post by: HoleinthebowChuck on July 14, 2008, 05:18:36 pm
Thanks for looking.

There is a slight hing between the hole and the fades.
I didn't catch it until too late. I was too worried about
the hole. There is also some bumps in that area, which
makes it hard to see the tiller. I will post some more
photos when I am done with the finish.

Chuck
Title: Re: Big Hole Osage
Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 14, 2008, 05:34:36 pm
That tiller is awesome. Right on. Are you sure the area you think is hinged is not a little hump in the wood? I was looking at the unbraces picture and their seems to be a natural hump there. Jawge
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Post by: cracker on July 14, 2008, 07:22:33 pm
Lots and lots of character. Very nice bow.
R,C.
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Post by: jwillis on July 14, 2008, 07:23:29 pm
Peep sight for sure!  Nice-looking tiller!  Jim
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Post by: cowboy on July 14, 2008, 07:35:48 pm
Now that's a big hole ;D. I've got some staves I need to send ya ::) ;).
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Post by: The Burnt Hill Archer on July 14, 2008, 09:49:04 pm
wow you could drive a tank through that thing! great job, gives me confidence on some of my knotty hickory ive been saving away...

Phil
Title: Re: Big Hole Osage
Post by: Keenan on July 14, 2008, 09:56:21 pm
  Wow, And to think that some of us worry about a little pin hole ::)  Great job on an incredibly challenging chunk of wood. ;)
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Post by: Marc St Louis on July 14, 2008, 09:58:30 pm
That's a nice looking character bow. 

There was a guy on here several years ago that used to makes bows like that regularly.  If I remember right his name was Chris Tindall, can't remember his username now
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Post by: david w. on July 14, 2008, 09:58:48 pm
WOW! thats amazing!
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Post by: Woodland Roamer on July 14, 2008, 10:47:37 pm
Wow! That's one big scary hole!! Nice job.

Alan
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Post by: Pat B on July 15, 2008, 12:07:50 am
Another great "holy" bow, Chuck. You've got them holy bows figured out! 8)     Pat
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Post by: Pappy on July 15, 2008, 06:02:19 am
Great job Chuck,I wondered where you have been,now I know.Did you get that piece I gave you done yet ?  :)
   Pappy
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Post by: DanaM on July 15, 2008, 08:42:57 am
Looks prety wild Chuck :)
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Post by: OldBow on July 15, 2008, 10:38:22 am
Quite the bow. We'll need the full draw for July BOM consideration.
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Post by: Hillbilly on July 15, 2008, 10:39:19 am
Marc, Chris was BowKinn. Wonder where he got to?
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Post by: Marc St Louis on July 15, 2008, 01:16:09 pm
Steve
Been a few years since he's been here, I guess life got a hold of him
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Post by: Badger on July 15, 2008, 01:31:13 pm
Really good job!  great looking bow.  Steve
Title: Re: Big Hole Osage
Post by: HoleinthebowChuck on July 15, 2008, 01:39:48 pm
Thanks for looking and the comments.

It takes a little more time, but I like the character bows best.
I got lucky with this one, but it worked out.
I should finish it by Friday, and have some more photos.

Cowboy, I am always interested in character staves.

Pappy, I haven't touch that one lately. I have been busy
making arrows for two different shoots coming up, one
of them being Denton Hills. I will finish that stave before
our hunt in December.
Title: Re: Big Hole Osage
Post by: dogface on July 15, 2008, 01:41:22 pm
Man, that is cool. I would love to get my grubs on one like that .
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Post by: salad days on July 15, 2008, 04:00:30 pm
That is too cool. You show up to the range with that bad boy and you gotta get some major double takes.
Title: Re: Big Hole Osage, updated photos
Post by: HoleinthebowChuck on July 18, 2008, 01:10:56 pm
I put on 5 coats of tung oil and added a leather grip.
I got some better photos of the full draw.
Thanks for looking.
Chuck

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Title: Re: Big Hole Osage
Post by: Ryano on July 18, 2008, 07:07:57 pm
Cool ! Bring that one to denton Chuck ! I just gota see it!
Title: Re: Big Hole Osage
Post by: HoleinthebowChuck on July 22, 2008, 01:49:54 pm
Ryan
I shot it last weekend at a local shoot.
It was shooting good, with no hand shock.
I will be at Denton Hills Thursday evening.
We might not be set up in the same area
as last year. I'll look you up.
Chuck