Looooong Osage Bow "Myths"..(pics added pg 3)

[4dog]

ya mean something like this??

[BowEd]

I made one a few years ago out of osage.Only 66" long though.One inch wide.Eliptical tillered it.Sweet shooter.Lots of times a long sliver of osage will break free clean from the edge of a stave from a splitting stress crack or something.That's where mine came from.
Go for it Chris !!!!

[4dog]

full draw 27.5"

[BowEd]

Yep 4dog.That's the way mine looks.Snakes and all.

[PEARL DRUMS]

I got me an Artsy fartsy bow that says it will work just dang dandy! Mine is, I believe 69" ntn and about 55-57 @ 27. As you mentioned, a 13-14" riser will be key, maybe longer. Youve seen the bow Im talking about. She is a sweet shooter.

[artcher1]

..........and use B-50 for the string!

[4dog]

the one in the pic is 72" long 55# stiff handle,,pleasant little thump no real shock.

[blackhawk]

Close 4 dog...but the last 16"~ will be narrower..and the tiller will be slightly more ellipictal than that,and the riser will be thicker and a lil longer...

Pearly you let me shoot that bow...it has a small subtle thump in the hand..nothing to worry about for most guys..but I wanna feel nothing...

[blackhawk]

..........and use B-50 for the string!

Sure OK...only as padding thru the endless loops

[4dog]

well....i tried.... ......lol

[blackhawk]

Hows the performance 4dog? Is it close to average glass bow speeds? That will be another requirement of mine to achieve...

[BowEd]

I put a cane wrap handle on mine,1/4" wide strip.I call it a D section,elliptical tillered type bow.

[artcher1]

That bow Pearly has was built 2 1/2-3 months off of the stump Chris. That subtle thumb you felt in the hand is why Peary has it now.

There's a very good reason why Osage isn't well suited for very long bows. And that's it's elasticity. Change that with a good heat tempering job then you're back on par with hickory or whatever. A good linen or FF string is imperative.........Art

[lostarrow]

 I don't even think this will be a challenge for you, my friend! With your knowledge of design and performance , it  will be more of a inspirational tutorial for breaking down the barriers of wives tales and prejudice. looking forward to seeing the results.

[rps3]

I am sure it will be great. This is where experience and time in the saddle mean a lot. I once made a longer osage bow because the wood was not perfect and thought I would spread the load out over more wood and it would be ok. Well it shot and held together but I actually ended up with a pretty severe case of tendonitis from that bow. I gained some knowledge and perspective, reworked it, and ended up with my favorite bow. Will be looking forward to seeing what you do.