First Bow Complete

[scrub-buster]

This is my first attempt at building a bow.  It is an osage selfbow, 65" from tip to tip.  I was hoping for 50#, but ended up with a 35# bow after trying to get the tiller even.  I used a piece of deer antler for a rest.  It is not near as beautiful as some of the bows that you guys make, but it flings arrows.  I have plans to sinew back it and add some snake skin this fall, hopefully that will add a few pouds.  I am hooked on bow making now.  I have three other bows roughed out and can't wait to see how they turn out.  I would like to give a big thanks to all of the knowledgeable people on this site that offer free advice and tips to beginners like me.  

 

 

 

 

 

[Dano]

Tiller looks great, just remember, kids need nice bows too, so when one comes in light you can find a home for it. It's worth getting the tiller right the first time, the next one will be better for sure.

[Apex Predator]

Nice job on that one!

[2treks]

Looks Good! I like the arrow rest.

[4runr]

       

[Pat B]

That bow shows you have the hard part figured out; the tillering. You will get better on judging weight on your next one. Very nice job on your first bow.

[razorsharptokill]

Just be glad you made it through the tillering process. That is a fine looking bow.

[va]

Scrub -

FIRST BOW?  Fantastic.  My first half-dozen were ugly whippy buggahs.  That looks great.

Think about either:
1.  Play with it and learn more and more about shooting form with the real ggod light-draw bow you made (not many can say that).  OR
2.  Cut an inch off each end and you may end up at about 45# and you still have a real nice bow you made.

keep it up.

va

[scrub-buster]

Thanks for the kind words.  I have many more bows in mind.  I chased a ring on 2 more staves.  I am going to try a D bow next.  If I can wake up early enough tomorrow afternoon, I am going to cut some more osage.  The neighbor lady told me to cut all that I wanted.