Here we go- I'm going to give it a shot!

[Burnsie]

 

Got what I believe is some good wood, and I'm gonna make me a bow.

[scrub-buster]

Looks like some good osage.  Was it cut or dead for a while?  how are the growth rings?

[Pat B]

Nice.

[George Tsoukalas]

Good for you! Jawge

[Bvas]

Very cool.
An Osage self bow is on my "bow building bucket list".

[Burnsie]

Originally posted by scrub-buster:
Looks like some good osage.  Was it cut or dead for a while?  how are the growth rings?

It had been down in log form for some time hanging from a tree with the ends painted.  Haven't been able to get a good idea about the rings the ends have a pretty thick coat of paint on them and I wasn't the one who painted them. Thin or wide rings, what's preferred?
   

[scrub-buster]

Some people like thick rings.  Some people prefer thinner rings.  The ratio of early to late wood is the important thing.  That looks like a clean log.  It should be some good seasoned wood after it loses some moisture.  Can you post a picture of the ends of the staves?  We might be able to see the rings through the paint.

[Pat B]

That should be well seasoned. Probably not too much moisture in it with it hanging like that.

[Burnsie]

I may slice off an inch or so off the end of one or two staves and repaint after I take a look at the rings and take some pics.  They are plenty long so I can spare some length off the ends.  I'd like to get a good look at the rings myself.
I'll post up some pics once I do .

[Burnsie]

I have access to a moisture meter,  is there a moisture range that I should be looking for before I start trying to work these staves??

[scrub-buster]

I don't use a moisture meter.  You can get a bow down to rough dimensions and then bring it inside the house to dry out.  Make sure to seal the ends and back if you take any wood off.  Force drying osage can result in warping and drying cracks.  Be careful.

[Burnsie]

Got a chance to get some pictures of the rings.
Here are pics of three of the staves.  
 
 
 

[Mad Max]

nice

[Pat B]

That is very nice osage. Should make some fine bows.

[Roy from Pa]

Very nice...

[scrub-buster]

Looks like some nice seasoned osage.  You should have some great bow wood there.

[Burnsie]

I have a finished ceiling in my garage with a hatch door for storage up in the attic area. It can get quite warm/hot up there on summer days like typical attic space - good or bad idea to store them up there for awhile to get some more drying done?

[Roy from Pa]

I wouldn't place them where it gets too hot. 70 to 80 would be fine. If they dry too fast, they could check.