52" osage follow along

[osage outlaw]

Bill, I'm working this weekend.  I won't get to work on it until Tuesday at the earliest.

Josh, you would fit right in at Dave's place.  Can't you plan a route through central KY around that time?

[Mohawk13]

Been following this thread. Interesting bow. That crack won't kill it will it?  Can't wait to see the completed project..

[hedgeapple]

Josh, it would awesome if you could make it to gathering.  You know you have an open invitation here, anytime you're in the area.  And, I agree cut-in handles on bendy handles bows are quite doable.  But, I would advise a long fade area.  I did one that was 1 1/4" long going from 1 wide handle to nearly 2".  It did splinter at the fade.  Now I do 3" of fade with no problem.  And I like the additional sight plane.

Again, it would be great if you found yourself in Central KY the last weekend in March.

[osage outlaw]

I sure hope it doesn't Mohawk. 

I took the clamps off this evening and looked the crack over a little better.  It doesn't go all the way through to the back.  I filed all the excess super glue off and filled it again.




The finished profile.  I might have to do some more tweaking to it later.

[Gsulfridge]

Hmm.  .  . as I recall, I think I just may have several 52" staves seasoning out in the building.  Hmm.

[Josh B]

I wouldn't give that crack a second thought Clint.  She's shaping up quite nicely.  I really wish I could come hang out at the moontree.  Unfortunately Richmond isn't on one of my normal routes.   Not only that, but there's still the matter of Missus Doc to deal with.  I reckon I'll just have to wait til May to hang out with you fellas.  At least I've managed to soften her up on the Classic.  Josh

[IdahoMatt]

That's looking great off the form.  Nice work Clint.

[hedgeapple]

Josh, It's good you'll be at the Classic.  I need help keeping an eye on things at night until the Breakfast crew gets up. 

[osage outlaw]

I didn't get much time to work on it today.  I got the overlays glued on.  I had some problems getting a tight fit.  I'll shape them tomorrow. 


I like to use old stuff in my bows when I can.  I had some junk wooden golf clubs that I took apart and salvaged what I could from the heads.  I'm not sure what kind of wood it is.  I know some were persimmon and hickory I think. 

[Danzn Bar]

  Idea Clint,  I think your right most were made of persimmon.

[bubby]

I've been hot glueing a stick on mine before sanding, I think it helps get equal pressure when sanding flat and gets my fingers away from that fifty grit

[SLIMBOB]

My joints are never great.  I struggle getting them to mate up well.

[Mohawk13]

Great Idea with the golf club...I am digging that!!!

[Gsulfridge]

I've been hot glueing a stick on mine before sanding, I think it helps get equal pressure when sanding flat and gets my fingers away from that fifty grit

That's a great idea.  Wonder why I didn't think of that?

[Parnell]

I had a little crack like that develop in my 70" Osage I'm working on.  I think there was some kind of imperfection in the wood and then reflexing brought it out with the heating.  Aggravation.  I did the same with super glue and don't think it will make a difference but it is annoying, isn't it?!