bamboo back/belly osage core

[darin putman]

My first with bamboo, 64" ntn 54@28" really impressed with the way this one shoots. Quiet as anybow I ever shot and dead in the hand. Also my first lefty, will be going to a friend after I finish putting on leather grip.  

[darin putman]

 

[darin putman]

Thanks to Eric Krewson for continuing to take time to teach me things such as grinding bamboo backing strips.I'm definitely a work in progress but he really has been there to help me anytime i have bow building questions.

[Eric Krewson]

I shot this bow and it was really sweet. It is actually a recovery of a bow that didn't come out well. Darin added the bamboo to the belly and made a fine bow.

[Pat B]

I love repurposed bows. Like getting a puppy from the pound, they'll love you forever.
 Nice job on this one Darin and Eric.

[darin putman]

It came in about 8-10 pounds shy, was tempted to keep it for someone but figured I already had over half the work done. Ground some belly lams, flattened belly and glued them on. Tillering the bamboo belly was a breeze but did drop poundage fast once it started falling. Plan on trying a few more of these, but working on another Osage selfbow now.

[takefive]

I love it when you can turn one into a nice shooter on the second try.  I have a couple like that myself.
Nice work    

[wakolbinger]

Looks really nice man. Bamboo bows are addictive...