"Tacky" tease

[Pat B]

I'm just about finished with this new osage selfbow. I've added a couple of coats of Tru-Oil, a leather arrow rest, tip overlays and a decorative backing but I'm still waiting for a care package to arrive from Clint with some tacky accessories which should be here in the next few days. In the mean time here is a little Tacky tease...
 

[BMorv]

Looks like a rocket launcher with that unstrung profile! Can't wait to see it finished!

[Pat B]

I got the rest of her get-up today so she'll be ready to flaunt her stuff soon.

[Mad Max]

Looking good Pat
when was the last bow you made?
At the Classic you said you had not made one for a while?

[scrub-buster]

Is it done yet Pat???

[Roy from Pa]

Very nice, Pat.

[Pat B]

Mark, probably 2 years or so but it's like riding a bicycle, ya know.    :D  
 Clint, it will still be a while. Got a lot of other irons in the fire. I did try the FF string. It is a tad short. I untwisted it some and will try it again and let you know. It sure is skinny. The box of goodies will sure help her meet her full potential...fashion-wise that is.    

[Mad Max]

Don't keep us waiting to long.
   

[Pat B]

Mark, she came out of tiller a little so I had to go back to get the limbs evened up. She is 66" t/t, 1 1/2" to about mid limb then tapering to 3/8" tips. She's pulling about 44#@26" now and I hope to keep here about there. Once I get the finish on and she's all dolled up, I'll post more pics. I'll try to get another teaser for you guys soon.

[Pat B]

Here's another "Tacky" tease...
 

[Wolftrail]

Nice patterns I prefer the end one.

[Pat B]

I got zealous and decorated an unproven bow. She came out of tiller so I've had to get that problem worked out first. Retillering shouldn't affect the decorated backing unless I have to pike the bow to add weight. She's in the low 40s at 26" now. I guess we'll just have to see.
 I've been building wood bows for 30 years. In the last few years I have slacked off a bit but the "knowns" still bite you in the arse if you ignore them. You'd think I'd learn.
 ...to be continued.

[Roy from Pa]

I know the feeling, Pat.

[Pat B]

I got her re-tillered and put about 30 arrows through her yesterday. She still shoots well so I won't have to pike her. I had no predetermined draw weight but was sorta expecting about 45#@26'. I haven't re-checked the weight but I'm satisfied with how she shot.  To be continued...

[Roy from Pa]

Glad it worked out for ya, Pat. Nothing worse than a bow you are not satisfied with. I've already gotten disgusted and cut bows into pieces.

[Mad Max]

That's what I'm talkin about