Why isn't there a decent Bamboo Backed Osage build along?

[SEMO_HUNTER]

I've already went through the build alongs and Yes.....there are several, but nothing on a plain ol BBO simple build along with pics. There's a couple that have links to pics on another site and I have to keep jumping back and forth. Then my train of thought is scrambled by the time I actually get to look at the pics.  

[Living_waters]

Dang Chris here you done gone and gave me a complex, I started tillering a bamboo backed hickory today. I have beentaking pictures all the way through just in case I was gonna do a build along and now you made me feel inferior because it is not osage....... LOL oh well I think I will do it anyway.

(shhhhhh don't tell anyone I have a osage stave finish drying in my hot box that I just happen to have a hickory back done sanded for)

Try Forrest's web site he has a bamboo IPE that will work for osage I have used the same build along for hickory before    click here

[PEARL DRUMS]

There is, Dean Torges has one!

[rainman]

The reason the build alongs you are looking at have links is because they are generally 3 years old or moe.  I would recommend Dean's video to anybody. It will answer most of your questions and you can watch as many times as you want.

[SEMO_HUNTER]

Thanks for the link Jeff! I will read through it thoroughly. If you have been taking pictures of the BBH you should post your results and do a build along Jeff. Even if it's not Osage I think the process would still be very similar?

 

Originally posted by PEARL DRUMS:
There is, Dean Torges has one!

Where? Got a link?

Rainman, I was looking for a build along for free not something I have to purchase.
If/when I make it through mine, I'll post my results for everybody to see "With Pictures" you don't have to open links to view.

[PEARL DRUMS]

I will loan you my copy for a month or so after Im done memorizing it you tight wad!!!

[horseapple]

sometimes its good to learn on your own  

[vanillabear?]

[rainman]

Listen to Horseapple, he knows what he is talking about.

[rainman]

Go to the build along forum, Buck Buckley tri lam build along.

[SEMO_HUNTER]

I do learn on my own, I've taught myself how to do everything just based on what I've read and seen. Then I take from it what I need and make it my own. I'd rather see some build alongs and get an idea of how I should approach it first rather than screw up a good piece of bamboo, then what have I learned? Oh....maybe don't do that anymore? Ok, then I'm out a good piece of bamboo and more money. That's just just plain stupid.

No, I think I'll research it first and gather all I can then maybe I'll get it right or at least close to right the first time rather than screw up a bunch of material.    

Thanks for all the advice, but if I'm just going to get bone headed responses like that then don't bother offering them.

Thanks Jeff, Chris, and Scott. That's some real answers that will help me out.
Chris I appreciate the offer, I'll probably have one in the works before I get to the video. I'm halfway into it at this point.

[rainman]

Also in the build along forum Bamboo backed Ipe by Apex predator.  You prep the bamboo the same way.

[Lakota_Ghost]

SEMO, I assume that you have seen this buildalong, but thought I would post it anyway. I am not sure if you will find it helpful or not.

 http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=40;t=000110

[John Scifres]

Dang bud. Havin' a bad night or somethin'?  Not sure how many buildalongs you have authored but they are a pain in the butt.  I used to have a BBO one and horseapple had the classic years ago when BBOs were the fad right after Dean's video.  But that was almost 10 years ago and both his and my websites from that time have bit the dust.

Honestly man, you've been on this site less than a year and you are coppin' some major 'tude to some really great people who have been here from the start.  I suggest a retraction.  I mean come on; beeotchin' cause you want something free and then complaining when it ain't good enough for you.  Dang!

[SEMO_HUNTER]

Doesn't matter how long you been here John, still doesn't excuse anybody from saying whatever they want to anybody they want to.
I was asking for some help in the right direction, not discouragement. Your one to talk yourself, I've seen you verbally attack people for losing an animal and for no good reason.
Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

I thought that's what this forum was for, to ask questions and get serious answers?

[StoneAK]

I haven't been on here long but I do enjoy the vast knowledge of all the Bowyers new or old. I agree we are here to share our bows, knowledge, or whatever. I don't think we need to belittle the other members for asking questions. Lets get past the BS and make some bows

[Eric Krewson]

My bbo repair thread is really a bbo build-along with all the steps except glueing on a handle.

[fujimo]

nice post of buildalong wes.v
i liked it and it gave me some ideas.
thanks

[b.glass]

I have Dean's video also. I probably watched it 50 times when making my first couple of BBO bows. Took notes and watched it some more. It is well worth the purchase price. Or I could loan you mine.

[SEMO_HUNTER]

Originally posted by Eric Krewson:
My bbo repair thread is really a bbo build-along with all the steps except gluing on a handle.

Yes it is Eric, thank you for the reminder. I have that one saved to my favorites. I'll be studying it closely. I had actually forgot about that one.

Thanks for the info guys, this is what I was looking for. I guess I need to get my hands on Dean's video? Thanks for the offer Bglass, that's awful nice of ya.
I'm too far into this BBO build right now to stop so I'll go ahead and finish it, see how it turns out. I think I've done everything right so far? I am having a hard time with thinning the boo down on a belt sander, it seems to take forever. Maybe I need to step up to a larger grit belt? I remember seeing that mentioned in the Tri-lam build along. I wish I had a fancy belt sander like he has, but I make due with what I've got. I've always had to do things the hard way with what I have available to me even if it meant taking an extra step around something to get from point A to point B.
I got a real good tip from the poor boys build along about the handle separating if you don't watch the fades.

Eric- Do you round the corners on the boo to keep splinters down? I left my boo backing wide enough to accommodate doing that after it's glued up.
If you do round the edges what method do you use? File, sandpaper, or other?

Thanks for the help guys, I sure appreciate it. I didn't mean to sound ungrateful in the beginning of this post, because I am very grateful to have your all's advice, tips, and help. I just get a bit testy when I feel like I'm being talked down to.

I'm really hoping this one makes it cause it's the perfect length and it's already looking pretty sweet.