Del Finally starts on the Monster Osage Stave

[cantshoot]

Hopefully the "coroners" won't be involved 

It will be another awesome bow I'm sure

[Del the cat]

Got the alignment fixed, I did manage a little shift at the grip. I've put a tad of reflex in.
I'll get some temporary overlays on, tidy it up and see how it flexes, maybe tomorrow.
Del

[osage outlaw]

It's starting to look like a bow. 

[Del the cat]

It's starting to look like a bow.

Or maybe a moustache?
Del 

[Urufu_Shinjiro]

Not enough deflex for a mustache, lol.

[JW_Halverson]

There is something about bending osage with heat.  It fights, fights, fights, then suddenly it says
LET'S DO THIS, MAN!

Looking good, Catman Dude!

[Del the cat]

This is on a long string (only just long enough to slip on) about 55#, it's been tidied up a good bit.
Just having a look at the bend
I may put in a hint of deflex and reflex the tips some more. I think the weight isn't far off but I don't want to brace it until the tiller is looking good.
Del

[osage outlaw]

That osage is going to spoil you Del. 

[Del the cat]

Dunno 'bout spoil me, it sure as heck is scaring me.
I've just had it to 60# at about 192 from a low brace
Del

[turtle]

Don't take much osage. 

[Knotty]

Coming along nicely, love the color on that wood , darker orange in the handle fading to yellow on the limbs. Must look amazing with the finish on!

[SLIMBOB]

Looking great Del.  Welcome to the dark side!

[bubby]

Dunno 'bout spoil me, it sure as heck is scaring me.
I've just had it to 60# at about 192 from a low brace
Del

Just how long is tour draw?

[willie]

I think he is using one of those French measuring sticks, bubby

[Del the cat]

I think he is using one of those French measuring sticks, bubby

Harumph  ... I think you'll find the inch symbol "  is directly above the 2 on the keyboard, so it's 19"
I've put in about 1" of deflex and I'll curve those tips a bit more this afternoon.
Del