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Offline mwosborn

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December's Hunting Bow
« on: November 17, 2013, 09:44:00 PM »
Finished this one a few weeks back.  It was my second attempt with osage.  I made it for my cousin who hooked me up with his father in-law to get a batch of osage.  Thought it was the least I could do for 2 nice logs of osage!  I told him he can't have it until I break it in and hunt with it this December.  Thought I would share a few pictures.  Any input on tiller would be appreciated - I am still new to this game! (I think this is bow number 16)  Thanks for looking.


 63" ntn,  50# @ 28" - 1 1/4" wide out to mid-limb then tapered to 1/2" at tip.  Used some whitetail antler for tip overlays and wrapped handle with some black cord/massey finish.  It has about 1" of natural reflex which it retained after tillering.  Finished it with several coats of wipe on poly.

 
 IMG_0012  by  mwosborn1 , on Flickr

 
 IMG_0014  by  mwosborn1 , on Flickr

 
 IMG_0010  by  mwosborn1 , on Flickr

 
 IMG_0009  by  mwosborn1 , on Flickr

 
 IMG_0008  by  mwosborn1 , on Flickr


 
 IMG_0006  by  mwosborn1 , on Flickr

 
 IMG_0004  by  mwosborn1 , on Flickr

 
 IMG_0003  by  mwosborn1 , on Flickr
Enjoy the hunt!  - Mitch

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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2013, 09:58:00 PM »
Dang that looks nice.  I really like the tips

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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2013, 10:02:00 PM »
Sweet!! Great lookin bend!
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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2013, 10:21:00 PM »
Good looking bow.  Congrats    :thumbsup:
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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2013, 10:22:00 PM »
Nice bow
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!
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Offline blacktailchaser

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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2013, 11:18:00 PM »
MAN,i love the osage..you did some major justice for the wood..

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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2013, 07:22:00 AM »
Really like it...simple and elegant!


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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2013, 12:01:00 PM »
Nice bow.

Offline chackworth3

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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2013, 01:37:00 PM »
Very sweet bow!

Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2013, 03:30:00 PM »
Fine job on the tiller, I like a well tillered bow. Best part about any of them!

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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2013, 07:26:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by PEARL DRUMS:
Fine job on the tiller, I like a well tillered bow. Best part about any of them!
I agree...nice job!!!

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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #11 on: November 18, 2013, 07:41:00 PM »
SWEET!

Offline cunruhshoot

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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #12 on: November 18, 2013, 09:55:00 PM »
Excellent job!
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Offline mooseman1967

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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #13 on: November 18, 2013, 09:56:00 PM »
Looking real good there Mitch!!!

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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #14 on: November 18, 2013, 10:04:00 PM »
Looks great Mitch, better make some meat over vacation.

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Offline mwosborn

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Re: December's Hunting Bow
« Reply #15 on: November 18, 2013, 11:04:00 PM »
Thanks for the compliments guys!  Lots of great advice given here on the bench.  I look forward to reading it every night!
Enjoy the hunt!  - Mitch

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