I am currently working on my first osage bow. I am trying for a 56" longbow with flipped ends, pulling 50# at 26".
I just cut my log 5 days ago, and split it. TOday I worked it down to one ring. I have sealed the ends, and the back, to slow dry time. The stave has a little propeller twist, but I think it looks pretty good so far. Is this as far as I should go? Can I go ahead and cut it down to bow shape? Right now it is 60" long, by 4 inches across, and about 1-2 inches thick. I would also love any input on dimensions I should use. I was thinking of about 2" with a slightly bendy handle.