I've been bitten by the self bow bug, and love the look of pyramid bows. I love the way the limbs flare out over the handle! Any reason you can't do that with osage? Haven't gotten hold of a stave yet, but I'm looking, so any input would be great, thanks....
AC
Osage can make a fine pyramid bow. I wouldn't go over about 1 3/4" at the fades and maybe even less so you won't have a very pronounced flare at the fades. The narrow tips are perfect for osage.
I prefer to decide on a design after I study a stave. Because of the characteristics of the wood itself, some bow designs aren't appropriate for some staves. You have to be as flexible as the wood when making wood bows. Pat
Totally agree with Pat 100%.
+1 to Pat.