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Title: Osage Selfbow Life Span
Post by: Stringdancer on May 24, 2009, 08:08:00 PM

Hope this is in the right place.

I was wondering what the life span is for a well made Osage Selfbow.  I hear some say they don't last very long, yet others say they last for years.  

I have one in the making, and was just wondering. it will be 64" NTN and 45#@28" with Osage tip overlays. There will be no backing on the bow.

Thanks,
Mike

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow Life Span
Post by: George Tsoukalas on May 24, 2009, 08:42:00 PM

Mike, who knows? A well made bow could last for many, many years. Jawge

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow Life Span
Post by: Dano on May 24, 2009, 09:04:00 PM

For the guy that buy's one, it should last as long as it's taken care of. Now for the guy that builds one, sorry to say it only lasts till the next bow he builds.    ;)

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow Life Span
Post by: bjansen on May 24, 2009, 10:23:00 PM

What a great quote Dano!...could not be more true.

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow Life Span
Post by: bigcountry on May 24, 2009, 11:37:00 PM

I have no idea, but can't way to find out.

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow Life Span
Post by: Pat B on May 25, 2009, 11:41:00 AM

If properly taken care of, many generations!
   Dano, you nailed it!

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow Life Span
Post by: Psycho on May 25, 2009, 12:47:00 PM

Right on Dano. I'm looking forward to retiring my current bow which I have used for three years now. Boy do I need that therapy that comes from shaving wood.
              Eliseo

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow Life Span
Post by: shamus on May 25, 2009, 02:29:00 PM

Agreed with Pat B.

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow Life Span
Post by: Bjorn on May 25, 2009, 10:52:00 PM

Too long!!  :bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Osage Selfbow Life Span
Post by: ChristopherO on May 26, 2009, 11:52:00 AM

I don't know as I am ready to start another one!  
The last one is a bit under built, though, so it isn't the best example.