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Title: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: ffdiggs on January 11, 2014, 08:46:00 PM

well finally got her done. I think it looks ok. Its 62" ntn, 45# at 28",six coats of try-oil, black walnut tips, black leather lace grip and a floppy rest. She fought me a bit especially the end with the knot whole. But I persevered. Enjoy the pics.
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Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: ffdiggs on January 11, 2014, 08:48:00 PM

 (http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad129/wdigby71/first%20osage%20bow/finished%20bow%201/IMG_0782_zps0ac88664.jpg) (http://s928.photobucket.com/user/wdigby71/media/first%20osage%20bow/finished%20bow%201/IMG_0782_zps0ac88664.jpg.html)   (http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad129/wdigby71/first%20osage%20bow/finished%20bow%201/IMG_0780_zpsc18f2c5a.jpg) (http://s928.photobucket.com/user/wdigby71/media/first%20osage%20bow/finished%20bow%201/IMG_0780_zpsc18f2c5a.jpg.html)   (http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad129/wdigby71/first%20osage%20bow/finished%20bow%201/IMG_0789_zps31a848e5.jpg) (http://s928.photobucket.com/user/wdigby71/media/first%20osage%20bow/finished%20bow%201/IMG_0789_zps31a848e5.jpg.html)

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: Osagetree on January 11, 2014, 08:53:00 PM

Hole in one! I like it!

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: takefive on January 11, 2014, 09:12:00 PM

That is really nice work.  Looks great    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: macbow on January 11, 2014, 09:21:00 PM

I like it.

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: ffdiggs on January 11, 2014, 09:31:00 PM

Thanks guys.
osagetree- i was racking my brain trying to think of a name for it, I think you just named it for me. If you don't mind me borrowing it?

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: ffdiggs on January 11, 2014, 09:37:00 PM

Hey macbow, how lucky are you? you actually live near a place called osage beach. Is it named that for a good reason?
I was just in Mo. in October visiting family. Might have to time my next trip so I can make mojam next time

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: Echatham on January 11, 2014, 09:40:00 PM

Thats your first selfbow?! Awesome. Just awesome. did it take any set?

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: red hill on January 11, 2014, 09:45:00 PM

An excellent bow, Warren! Well done!   :clapper:

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: ffdiggs on January 11, 2014, 10:41:00 PM

Echatham, no set so far. lost some of my reflex that I heat bent into it. That first picture is right after it was unstrung. Ive put between 100 and 200 arrows through it so far. Just some junk arrows a friend gave me. currently making a list supplies to purchase so I can make my own arrows and strings.
red hill thanks for the applause. I wanna start another one soon, but my wife wants me to finish the remodel I started on the bathroom. The water works and the toilet flush, what ,more can you ask for

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: mwosborn on January 11, 2014, 10:52:00 PM

That turned out really nice - full draw looks very good to me - nicely done!

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: LittleBen on January 11, 2014, 11:17:00 PM

That's a serious grip and a serious mustache. Nice bow man. Not alot of guys would have the fortitude to tackle a knot like that on a first osage bow.

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: bigbob2 on January 11, 2014, 11:25:00 PM

Love it!

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: ffdiggs on January 12, 2014, 08:32:00 AM

LittleBen- I figured if I can make a knot like that work, when I get a really good piece it might go a little easier. Besides I kinda like character bows.

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: ffdiggs on January 12, 2014, 08:37:00 AM

The mustache is kind of my trade mark.   (http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad129/wdigby71/first%20osage%20bow/finished%20bow%201/IMG_0791_zps9283b4d1.jpg) (http://s928.photobucket.com/user/wdigby71/media/first%20osage%20bow/finished%20bow%201/IMG_0791_zps9283b4d1.jpg.html)
It drives my wife and kids crazy when people stop me in public places and ask for a photo.

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: ron w on January 12, 2014, 08:50:00 AM

What do I think.......I think you done good!!   :thumbsup:    :notworthy:

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: Bob at Work on January 12, 2014, 08:51:00 AM

great job!

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: BMN on January 12, 2014, 10:41:00 AM

Very nice work!

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: D on January 12, 2014, 10:53:00 AM

Hell of a good looking bow.  I think ya done a great job. Tiller looks pretty good to me. Well done

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: michaelschwister on January 15, 2014, 06:53:00 PM

Very Nice!

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: Trapper Rob on January 15, 2014, 07:24:00 PM

Really looks nice.

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: BCWV on January 15, 2014, 07:30:00 PM

Very nice bow! Cool looking stash too    :D

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: Dan Landis on January 15, 2014, 07:59:00 PM

Good Job, I like the tips.

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: ffdiggs on January 16, 2014, 09:24:00 PM

thanks to yo all for the compliments. I got silly the other day and placed a large order online for string and arrow making supplies, lets just say I might be skipping a meal or two to recoup my cost. What can I say I've got the " Bowyer Bug".

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: George Tsoukalas on January 17, 2014, 08:55:00 AM

Outstanding! You did well. Jawge

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: fujimo on January 17, 2014, 09:05:00 AM

too cool, on the bow and the 'tache.

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 17, 2014, 09:07:00 AM

Very nice work.

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: NBK on January 17, 2014, 11:33:00 PM

I'm note sure what I'm more intimidated by, the excellence of your first self bow, or your mustache!
Seriously though, great looking bow!  Nice work!

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: horatio1226 on January 18, 2014, 07:22:00 PM

Looks great

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: scars on January 18, 2014, 07:27:00 PM

Awesome Job,

Now go make one that looks like your "stache"   :biglaugh:    :shaka:

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: twitchstick on January 18, 2014, 08:34:00 PM

Very nice!

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: ffdiggs on January 19, 2014, 09:09:00 PM

Scar- that would be one heck of a D/R bow!!

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: scars on January 20, 2014, 12:47:00 AM

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Originally posted by ffdiggs:
Scar- that would be one heck of a D/R bow!!

You should check out Sam Harpers bamboo recurve.
Before you created your blog I had already nicknamed his bow the "stache" bow. No offence intended.

Joe

Title: Re: First osage bow done... let me know what you think
Post by: neuse on January 21, 2014, 07:18:00 AM

Full draw picture looks awesome, nice job.