Author Topic: 66" osage selfbow (Read 1005 times)

bjansen · « **on:** September 11, 2009, 01:39:00 PM »

Just finished up a 66" Osage selfbow..a stave I got from Mikes Osage at Mojam and the stave I worked on while I was out there.

It came out at 51# @ 28"..I used a tru-oil finish, floppy rest and a suede grip. Cocobolo and deer antler for the tip overlays.

I used a 4" handle and 1.5" fades...and I am thinking I should have made the fades longer...maybe 2.5" or 3" because the riser section just feels a bit too short...other than that I think it turned out pretty good. I did heat reflex it just after I floor tillered it.

Dano · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2009, 02:19:00 PM »

She looks great, the handle does look a little small for your hand, oh well huh, next one will be better. Tiller looks pretty good, even with that background. :rolleyes:

Dano · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2009, 02:19:00 PM »

oooopps :D

Tom Leemans · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2009, 03:34:00 PM »

Turned out nice Brad. She got a name yet?

I got wide paws and usually go with 2" fades, but I've been shrinking them down to around 1-3/4 lately. Seems to feel good to me.

Hermann From Bavaria · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2009, 04:17:00 PM »

this is a beauty!

greets

Pat B · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2009, 05:31:00 PM »

She looks good to me. I prefer a shorter handle area to get the limbs bending right up to the handle.

bigcountry · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2009, 05:42:00 PM »

Good looking osage Brad. Especially like the tips.

Did you ever try to work that wood like I got from you?

Dean Marlow · « **Reply #7 on:** September 11, 2009, 06:34:00 PM »

Looks like a good one Brad. Thanks for sharing. Dean

ranger 3 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 11, 2009, 08:49:00 PM »

Very nice brad, I need to come by some time and shoot it.

White Oak · « **Reply #9 on:** September 11, 2009, 09:42:00 PM »

Super Brad.You have been putting out some great bows.

shamus · « **Reply #10 on:** September 12, 2009, 10:37:00 AM »

nice job!

Diamondback59 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 12, 2009, 11:22:00 AM »

LOOKS GOOD BRAD BROCK

sticshooter · « **Reply #12 on:** September 12, 2009, 11:27:00 AM »

I love a good wood bow. But with a 30" draw not many around.Love them tips.<><

harmonden · « **Reply #13 on:** September 12, 2009, 12:55:00 PM »

nice look'in bow ........ good job ........

frank bullitt · « **Reply #14 on:** September 12, 2009, 03:37:00 PM »

Nice, love them osage bows! What's the one on the bench in the last pic. Love your laminated bows, too! Good shootin, Steve

bjansen · « **Reply #15 on:** September 14, 2009, 09:23:00 AM »

Thanks guys...The one one the bench is a snakey stave I got from Mr. Marlow at Mojam. I have antler overlays on it and am ready to start tillering that one...it should be interesting. I used a bit longer fades on that one.

Okie 1 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 14, 2009, 10:47:00 AM »

Very nice! I have always used the 1 1/2" fades. Like Pat said... always trying to use all the limb I can.

pappy · « **Reply #17 on:** September 14, 2009, 11:34:00 AM »

Nice job on that one,Congrats.
Pappy

George Tsoukalas · « **Reply #18 on:** September 22, 2009, 08:20:00 PM »

Very nice. Congratulations on a fine bow. Jawge

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