First Osage Selfbow

[Nathan Shaw]

Well, after many hours of reading/researching on forums, YouTube and books I finally started and finished by first bow. As stated by many I learned a lot more from actually doing it rather than reading about how others do it. It is by no meant perfect but I am pleased on how it turned out. I really expected to not have a shooter when I was done but this thing actually flings an arrow. It turned out to be 66” long, close to center shot, and 43lbs at 28”. It has what I think is excessive string follow but it will have to do.

I noticed in these pics when they were taken that the lower limb was bending more than the top. I have remedied that issue as well as added a leather wrap around the grip.

I would just like to thank everyone on the forum that contributes! It has made this journey a fun an positive endeavor. I’m a bit of a perfectionist and I tend to be an information hog with the intent of doing things the right way the first time. Thank you all.

 
 
 

[PEARL DRUMS]

Amazing effort for your first. That bow last a long time.

[Forwardhandle]

Verry nice congrats !

[Roy from Pa]

Very nice..

[Nathan Shaw]

Thank you for the kind words!

If any of you have any criticisms I am eager to get your thoughts and opinions. Feel free to pick this thing apart. I I know for a fact there are some things that could use some improvement. I’m also sure there are things I do not see that could be tweaked. Thanks again for the kind words.

Nathan

[scrub-buster]

That's a great first bow.  Congratulations.

[Pat B]

Great first bow. Well done!

[wooddamon1]

I hope my first turns out that good, nice bow man, congrats!      

[Wolftrail]

Great tiller on that stick.   My first bow was the prettiest after in broke I kept trying to improve the functionality of the bow,  now most of my bows look like @$#$*.
Maybe I'm not meant to build such creations.
   :(    :rolleyes:

[BMorv]

Good job man! You sure didn't shy away from one with a little character.  I'm sure you learned a lot.    

[mwosborn]

Well done Nathan.

[Bvas]

Very nice!!
Selfbow is on my “to do” list. Just not sure I have the skill or patience for it.

[Bowjunkie]

Nice bow. It looks considerably better than my first. Mine was too thin, wide, and whip ended.

[John Malone]

Excellent job.

[Hermann From Bavaria]

Damn nice bow, Nathan!
Only one thing i dont like is the cut in shelf on a self bow. But this is personal preference.

Keep on the good work,
Greets,
Herm

[yard dog]

Great job ! !! You are addicted now !!!!

[JNewton]

WOW!!!!   
 You did an absolutely incredible job on that bow!
Thanks for posting this! It gives me "Hope" for my first potential vine maple bow I have drying now.....

[Robyn Hode]

Very Nice.