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Offline 1/2primitive

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Re: First Osage character bow build along
« Reply #90 on: March 08, 2007, 06:01:13 pm »
I decided to dig it out and leave the hole, it's thick enough there to be safe and it looks real neat that way.
 I just wanted to say I shaped the handle and started shooting it in, and wow! It's definitely the best bow I own. It's fast, not much hand shock, and it shoots a Mulefat arrow (kind if a test shaft to see how I liked mulefat) I made very accurately. I'm happy with it. I'll most likely use this bow for hunting this fall.
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Re: First Osage character bow build along
« Reply #91 on: March 08, 2007, 08:45:25 pm »
And another quick update, rough sanding; done. Final sanding; in progress. I'll probably put the first coat of finish on it tonight.
        Sean
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« Reply #92 on: March 08, 2007, 09:13:02 pm »
Good choice on the knot.  Keep up the good work.

        J. D. Duff
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Re: First Osage character bow build along
« Reply #93 on: March 08, 2007, 09:25:49 pm »
Thanks J.D.

After sanding, the bow came out slightly underwieght, so I'll be reflexing it a little tonight. How much should I reflex it if I want the wieght to raise about 6-7lb?
I've done three quick updates right in a row now. ::) :D
      Sean
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Re: First Osage character bow build along
« Reply #94 on: March 08, 2007, 10:26:28 pm »
If it were my bow I would shoot it in a little and get those limbs good and exercised, then heat treat the limbs.  I have had great success with doing it that way.  I think heat treating about 1 1/2" into it will add 6-7#.  Justin
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Re: First Osage character bow build along
« Reply #95 on: March 08, 2007, 10:50:00 pm »
All right, I've been doing that a little. Maybe I'll do the reflexing tomorrow, after I've shot it in some more.
btw, it's not 7lb underweight, after shooting it and seeing that it was relatively easy to pull, I wanted it to be higher.
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« Reply #96 on: March 08, 2007, 11:24:24 pm »
Its looking good! That knot looks cool, nice place to tie in a wind feather! ;D
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Re: First Osage character bow build along
« Reply #97 on: March 08, 2007, 11:43:12 pm »
Cool Sean, Looking forward to seeing the finished bow.   Pat
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Re: First Osage character bow build along
« Reply #98 on: March 08, 2007, 11:53:02 pm »
Sean, awesome bow. Congratulations on a job well done. Yes, i love the T shirt. Look at my name. :) Jawge
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Re: First Osage character bow build along
« Reply #99 on: March 09, 2007, 01:03:25 am »
Yup tpoof, or a primitive stabilizer. ;D
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Re: First Osage character bow build along
« Reply #100 on: March 09, 2007, 08:48:10 am »
How come I have this big ol smile on my face?  ;D
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Re: First Osage character bow build along
« Reply #101 on: March 09, 2007, 09:06:33 am »
Very nice Sean,You are doing a great job.I love those knotty bows.Can't wait to see it finished.
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Re: First Osage character bow build along
« Reply #102 on: March 09, 2007, 11:32:24 am »
Agrees with the rest ;D
Nice job Sean

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Re: First Osage character bow build along
« Reply #103 on: March 15, 2007, 09:23:29 pm »
I'm just about finished, I havn't had much time lately to work on it. There is a problem it's that I tried using Helmsman finish on it, but it wouldn't dry. It was tacky for three days. Does anyone have a suggestion for a finish on Osage?
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Re: First Osage character bow build along
« Reply #104 on: March 15, 2007, 10:14:04 pm »
.......If y'all use any varnish , need to go to hardware store and buy a bottle of Japan Dryer............mix with varnish............speeds drying time up considerably..................bob
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