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Offline ductape

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osage self bow
« on: May 27, 2009, 11:23:00 PM »
First try at a self bow. Started bow at O-Jam '09. It pulls 60# @ 28". A little to heavy for me so I am taking it to Mo-Jam to lighten it up to about 51# to 54#. after that I will apply more Tru-oil and a hand wrap and its ready for bow season!!

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
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Offline razorback

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Re: osage self bow
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2009, 07:57:00 AM »
Very nice for your first bow or your 20th. Is that a turkey spur arrow rest and how well does it work. Looks like it might bind the arrow a little.
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Offline shamus

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Re: osage self bow
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2009, 08:06:00 AM »
a very nice job!
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Re: osage self bow
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2009, 08:11:00 AM »
Thanks guys! The arrow rest is the tip of antler and the arrow just sits on top, haven't had any problems with binding. It has been a fun project, can't wait to start another!!
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Offline bigcountry

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Re: osage self bow
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2009, 08:21:00 AM »
Man, there must be some good tutoring at mo-jam.  Every bow that comes out of there and tenn shoot looks good.
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Offline bjansen

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Re: osage self bow
« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2009, 08:25:00 AM »
Great job! It looks great and an excellent finish!
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Offline Dano

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Re: osage self bow
« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2009, 09:11:00 AM »
Great job Jeff, I hope to see it at Mojam.
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Re: osage self bow
« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2009, 09:23:00 AM »
Nice bow! Great job!!. A leather grip will really finish it off nice.
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: osage self bow
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2009, 11:50:00 AM »
Beautiful bow! My only suggestion is to change your arrow rest a little so it won't trap the arrow next to your riser. With selfbows an arrow needs to bend outward during paradox and your antler tip may prevent this.
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Offline frank bullitt

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Re: osage self bow
« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2009, 11:57:00 AM »
Yeah, wrap the handle with some "White Man's" leather....ductape! Good job and Good shootin, Steve.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: osage self bow
« Reply #10 on: May 29, 2009, 09:21:00 PM »
Looks great! Jawge
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Offline ductape

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Re: osage self bow
« Reply #11 on: May 29, 2009, 10:05:00 PM »
Thanks Guys!! Dano, Looking forward to it. Can't wait to carve some wood. My son Tyler wants to make one to, I just love getting the kids envolved!!
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Offline Bjorn

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Re: osage self bow
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2009, 12:09:00 AM »
Wow! That's a beauty!!  :thumbsup:
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