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Title: Osage and Cocobolo
Post by: chackworth3 on July 26, 2014, 05:58:00 PM

Here is my latest.  Osage riser and coco veneers 54" 49@27.  First time I have used Osage in a bow...mixed feelings on it. Also the first time I have used Krystal as a finish with an air hose that doesn't leak   :eek:    Really like the Krystal  :thumbsup:  
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Title: Re: Osage and Cocobolo
Post by: Trux Turning on July 26, 2014, 08:04:00 PM

Good looking wood combo- plus it will continue to get better once the Osage darkens up some!

Title: Re: Osage and Cocobolo
Post by: delongbows on July 26, 2014, 08:28:00 PM

X2 what Trux said about the osage...in a few months it will have a completely different look.

Title: Re: Osage and Cocobolo
Post by: David Flanrey on July 26, 2014, 09:45:00 PM

I really like it!!  That osage will darken with time.

Title: Re: Osage and Cocobolo
Post by: kennym on July 27, 2014, 10:12:00 PM

Yep, osage is loud for awhile, but really looks good later. Sunlight will darken it up pretty quick, I set one inside the patio door between the shade and glass where the sun could hit it and it darkened pretty quick, gotta remember to turn it once in a while...

Great bow Chris!

Title: Re: Osage and Cocobolo
Post by: Swissbow on July 28, 2014, 04:34:00 PM

Osage with cocobolo is a great combo and as already mentioned, it only gets better with time.
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Andy

Title: Re: Osage and Cocobolo
Post by: Echatham on July 29, 2014, 07:04:00 PM

I usually don't like "loud", but i like that color contrast just the way it is.  Ive got one thats been ready to tiller for a couple months thats got osage, ipe, and curly maple in the handle and i like it.

Title: Re: Osage and Cocobolo
Post by: Echatham on July 29, 2014, 07:06:00 PM

I usually don't like "loud", but i like that color contrast just the way it is.  Ive got one thats been ready to tiller for a couple months thats got osage, ipe, and curly maple in the handle and i like it.

Title: Re: Osage and Cocobolo
Post by: LESKEN2011 on July 30, 2014, 07:10:00 AM

I love that color combo. Yeah, she will settle in after that osage ages some.

Title: Re: Osage and Cocobolo
Post by: bowhuntingrn on August 07, 2014, 10:33:00 AM

I personally love the contrast, but am interested to see how much it changes over time.

Title: Re: Osage and Cocobolo
Post by: EHK on August 07, 2014, 11:18:00 AM

Bow looks great.

What are you using for the white labelling?  I haven't been able to find any white india ink markers.

Title: Re: Osage and Cocobolo
Post by: chackworth3 on August 07, 2014, 05:15:00 PM

I used a white gel pen. I can never write well enough for India ink and a nib pen