blown up bow rebuild-along (pics)

[ductape]

Well I bought a bow about three weeks ago and didn't have good luck with it. First off the fellow tradganger I bought it from is a stand up guy! Without even a second thought he offered a full refund no questions asked. I declined as this gave me a chance to play with some wood. He gave me half back!! This just goes to show how good the company we keep is!!

Any way he it goes. Went to the local golf course and scored several peices of osage and made my selection.

 


Then I broke out the saws!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Tomorrow I will buy a sander and prepair for the next phase. I will keep ya'll posted!!

[gregg dudley]

znow you just need some duct tape...

[ishoot4thrills]

So, is it okay to use the sapwood of osage in a bow riser when making a take-down? Is it stable enough or will it check badly?

[ductape]

Shoot4thrills,  This is the first time I've done this so I am open to any sugesstions. I figured the worst I could do is fail and gain knowledge at the same time. The wood I'm using is the straightest Limb I could find. The tree was cut just over six months ago. I'm open to any and all input. Thanks

[wingnut]

Your wood is too wet.  .guarenteed.  Check it with a moisture meter.  Should be around 10% before you start shaping.  It will shrink and crack.  The sapwood especially.

Good luck.

Mike

[ductape]

Thanks Wingnut