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Title: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on December 25, 2011, 11:10:00 AM

Here's some pics of the little osage bow I built my Bride for Christmas.

Got new internet service so now I can do more pics :D

60" Tip to tip 24# @ 25" a few whoopdies in her with some flipped tips and a little R/D off of DVShunters caul design.

Skinned with copperheads and buffalo horn tips and underlays. Did a tanned copperhead skin leather handle wrap that turned out great.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh24/krischris123004/tinasbow006.jpg)

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh24/krischris123004/tinasbow005.jpg)

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh24/krischris123004/tinasbow004.jpg)

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh24/krischris123004/tinasbow002.jpg)

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh24/krischris123004/tinasbow001.jpg)

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh24/krischris123004/tinasbow007.jpg)

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh24/krischris123004/tinasbow008.jpg)

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on December 25, 2011, 11:13:00 AM

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh24/krischris123004/tinasbow009.jpg)

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh24/krischris123004/tinasbow010.jpg)

(http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh24/krischris123004/tinasbow013.jpg)

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 25, 2011, 11:14:00 AM

Very nice Kris, bet she will love it.

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on December 25, 2011, 11:27:00 AM

If she can't shoot it Roy she can always whoop somebody with it LOL

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 25, 2011, 11:31:00 AM

Kris, just remember these two words, Yes Dear:) I say it all the time here:)

:deadhorse:

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on December 25, 2011, 11:39:00 AM

Know those words by heart Roy :D

If Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: DVSHUNTER on December 25, 2011, 12:14:00 PM

Great lookin bow Kris. I like the underlays and handle. I have been wanting to do that same thing with a thick albino burmesse python scrap i have. Thanks for the gentle nudge!

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on December 25, 2011, 12:19:00 PM

Dave all you need to do to tan those dried snakes is soak them a solution of denatured alcohol and glycerin. You can get glycerin at the drug store. I'll look up the ratio for the mix and drop you a pm.

Soak your skin in it for a few days and lay it out and let it dry. It works pretty well. I glued the copperheads to another piece of leather for the wrap since they are so thin but it worked great.

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: Pat B on December 25, 2011, 12:30:00 PM

Beautiful little bow, Kris. The detail work is exceptional. Looks like Momma loves it too. Well done!

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 25, 2011, 01:03:00 PM

Just got off the phone with Kris's wife. She gave me the low down. She said Kris made it for himself, but at 24 pounds, it wuz just a bit much for a coal miner to shoot:) :laughing:

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: DVSHUNTER on December 25, 2011, 02:24:00 PM

Lmoa! We all had our suspisions.
:deadhorse:

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on December 25, 2011, 03:19:00 PM

The secret's out Roy LOL

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: red hill on December 25, 2011, 09:44:00 PM

Nice looking bow, Stiks.

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: KellyG on December 25, 2011, 10:49:00 PM

Stiks,

That is a sweet looking bow. I love how you got he skins on the handle pattern to match up. If put one out for the swap like that I know you will have on happy recipient.

Merry Christmas,
Kelly

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: Keenan on December 25, 2011, 11:53:00 PM

Kris that is awesome!Bet she'll be out shootin you in no time,,,,,,,,,then again she probably already was,,,,,,, :laughing:

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: nlester on December 26, 2011, 08:46:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Roy from Pa:
Just got off the phone with Kris's wife. She gave me the low down. She said Kris made it for himself, but at 24 pounds, it wuz just a bit much for a coal miner to shoot:) :laughing:

LOL.

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: burnt on December 27, 2011, 10:47:00 AM

Really like the bow kris. Tips and skins are perfect.

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: Osagetree on December 27, 2011, 04:57:00 PM

Great Job!

I bet she love's it!

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: snakebit40 on December 27, 2011, 06:05:00 PM

:thumbsup: I want to do the same for my wife someday. Great job!

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: broketooth on December 27, 2011, 06:11:00 PM

great lookin bow kris. now you gotta get the wife in front of some turkeys this coming season. rv

Title: Re: Here's the wifes Christmas bow
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on December 27, 2011, 10:35:00 PM

I think she might be ready for some turkey's in a season or two Ruddy.

Joe she likes it pretty good. I figured the only way I was ever gonna get her shooting was finish her one up and I figured Christmas was a good a time as any.

Brent I'm gonna get your stick in the mail this week or early next week.

Kris

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