Author Topic: Osage first try (ding ding) (Read 16674 times)

Stiks-n-Strings · « **Reply #440 on:** July 11, 2011, 07:25:00 AM »

KellyG · « **Reply #441 on:** August 21, 2011, 08:23:00 AM »

Ok I have been working that second stave off this one. I want to get it down to looking like a bow. I plan on leaving it really over built. I have it down to one ring except for about 6 inches but once that is off. I will draw bring it down to a over built blank next. Once now once I get it down to the blank, I only have linseed oil to use on it.
My question is on bow the the bow and the blank, can I put linseed oil on it and not hamper the ability to skin or even sinew them later.
thanks,
kelly

Pat B · « **Reply #442 on:** August 21, 2011, 09:59:00 AM »

Yes you can Kelly. The oil only goes into the wood a small amount. You g=can remove it with a good scrub down with acetone or alcohol. I do it all the time.

KellyG · « **Reply #443 on:** August 21, 2011, 02:16:00 PM »

Thanks Pat

KellyG · « **Reply #444 on:** September 02, 2011, 05:06:00 PM »

Well I have be working on the sister stave, I need to get it looking like a bow so I can mail it with the other. I am over building it right now. 1.5" at the fades. and then carry that to midlimb the taper to 1.125", stays that wide until about 10" from midlimb it tapers .5" knocks. It is 68" long for now. I am making it so wide, so I can have some freedom when I get back, it maybe used as my swap bow. So I am just really making it a bow blank. Oh I also took it down to one ring above the one I really want to use as the back. I have one limb down to the side profile and will work on the other. I may take a few pics, after I get it to a stiff floor tiller. Then I will put a coat of linseed oil and ship.
Then back in the states I will dress up the one in this thread.
Thanks for looking,
Kelly

J. Holden · « **Reply #445 on:** September 02, 2011, 08:24:00 PM »

"The back in the states..." How good does it feel to type that? So proud to know you KellyG. Still tryin' to figure out how to get to Ft. Riley in Feb...

-Jeremy

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #446 on:** September 02, 2011, 08:34:00 PM »

Get er done Kelly...

KellyG · « **Reply #447 on:** September 02, 2011, 08:44:00 PM »

thanks fellas just drive Jeremy just drive.

KellyG · « **Reply #448 on:** September 05, 2011, 12:10:00 AM »

I will try to get pics up of the sister stave she looks like a bow. I need to put a finish on her and all 3 bows fit in my tube and the few arrows I have. So they will be off in the mail I hope by this weekend. I will try t oget pic up of my Bow Blank. I left a lot of wood on it so I could have some options for a bow. I have an I deal but we shall see.

va · « **Reply #449 on:** September 06, 2011, 09:24:00 AM »

KellyG - get your fanny home!

I am counting on shooting (at) something with you face to face. PM me when you are ready.
va

KellyG · « **Reply #450 on:** September 06, 2011, 03:16:00 PM »

Will do VA if you come up to the Manhattan area anytime after mid OCT let me know and we may be able to get something going, but I plan on putting a bunny stomp on Jan after deer season.

va · « **Reply #451 on:** September 06, 2011, 05:11:00 PM »

YEE HAW

KellyG · « **Reply #452 on:** October 17, 2011, 04:10:00 PM »

Ok I need to finish this up. for the tips I want to do simple over lays do I just file done the last couple of inches flat so I can glue on wood over lays?

PEARL DRUMS · « **Reply #453 on:** October 17, 2011, 04:19:00 PM »

J. Holden · « **Reply #454 on:** October 22, 2011, 11:28:00 AM »

It's so good to see that you changed your "from" location on your profile to Riley, KS. Glad you made it through and are home safe with your family. Can't wait to see the progress on your bow. Good hunting Kelly...

-Jeremy

KellyG · « **Reply #455 on:** October 27, 2011, 09:00:00 PM »

Ok I picked up some artificial sinew to make a string for the bow. My qoestion is how many strands do I need for a 45-50lbs bow? (Phelmish twist)

dmikeyj · « **Reply #456 on:** October 27, 2011, 10:08:00 PM »

There are different strengths of artificial sinew. The stuff I have is 5 strand, 50#. I have seen it in 10# and 70# also.
Have not used this stuff to make a string, maybe someone else has tried it?

Pat B · « **Reply #457 on:** October 27, 2011, 11:16:00 PM »

Kelly, How long is your bow? I'll send you a string and lend you my copy of "Doing The Twist". Chad will teach you how to make your own string...and show you what real humidity is!!!
Artificial sinew will make a string but it has a lot of stretch. You can prestretch it but why? Do it right. Either use commercial bow string material or from scratch with natural fibers and other natural materials.

KellyG · « **Reply #458 on:** October 27, 2011, 11:45:00 PM »

Pat it is 65" NTN but the sinew is all I could find here. I will be some B50 later but I would like to try making my owe string. I think I understand the basics. Roll both bundles one at time the same direction then twist the opposite, continue until complete. The area that I don't understand much is the last loop.
Never heard of Doing The Twist but it sounds like it would be a big help.
I don't know what the tensile strengths of the stuff I have. It was just a 20yrd pack.

It is flat and 1/16" wide.

Thanks for your help.

Pat B · « **Reply #459 on:** October 28, 2011, 08:34:00 AM »

I use a bowyers knot for the bottom limb eliminating the confusion of the bottom loop. d;^)
I'll get the string together and send it and the DVD out soon.

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