Osage Selfbow

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I finished this one a while ago but never posted it because of the lack of a good camera.  Anyway, here are some more cell phone pics.

The bow itself is osage with a few sapwood rings left on for looks.  The tips overlays are zebrawood, and the handle wrap is hemp courage soaked in ca glue.

 

 


 

 

 

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The bow is 48in. Ntn and pulls 23@23. I pulled it back pretty far to insure its safety for kids. There is a nice crack in one limb, but it is not a big deal.  

 

 

 

 

 

[Roy from Pa]

Hey I think Hova found his camera in the sock drawer:)
Looks nice David.

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And don't forget...          

[PEARL DRUMS]

Cool!

[snakewood3]

And another beaut' !

[Paul/KS]

I like how you kept some sapwood on that Dave. Did you chase the sapwood ring down the same as heart wood?

[SEMO_HUNTER]

In other words, this bow came out too light for you? LOL
I've got a Christmas present for a 11 yr old who will be just as happy come Christmas morning. All bamboo limbs, desert camo riser, just waiting for finish, but about 20# shy of what I wanted. Kids bow nontheless. He will be happy to get it.

[TimBoA]

Nice!  I especially like the handle shape and hemp wrap.

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Thanks Paul. Yes I always chase rings on selfbows, excepting the yew bow in working on but I still did the best I could.  I only left it this time because I like the looks a bit better.

Chris, luckily for me I ha e been able to save any lightweight bows with bamboo... Or I break em. I can normally get the weight back to 40+ pounds at 26. Those are the ones that go to older kids and women. ( No offense Bona       ) Kids bows start as kids bows. I try to make one for every to or three I make. I've got enough small pieces of wood hanging around sometimes.

Thanks Tim. That was my first time. It wasn't very difficult and has pretty good grip.

[Keenan]

Very nice bow david. Great looking tiller