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Title: pyramid osage bows
Post by: Cottonmouth on February 08, 2009, 12:26:00 PM

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

Title: Re: pyramid osage bows
Post by: Pat B on February 08, 2009, 02:01:00 PM

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

Title: Re: pyramid osage bows
Post by: Roy Steele on February 09, 2009, 12:18:00 AM

Totally agree with Pat 100%.

Title: Re: pyramid osage bows
Post by: shamus on February 09, 2009, 07:13:00 AM

+1 to Pat.