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Title: "Tacky" tease
Post by: Pat B on October 19, 2017, 02:10:00 PM

I'm just about finished with this new osage selfbow. I've added a couple of coats of Tru-Oil, a leather arrow rest, tip overlays and a decorative backing but I'm still waiting for a care package to arrive from Clint with some tacky accessories which should be here in the next few days. In the mean time here is a little Tacky tease...
 (https://i.imgur.com/ALdEBGc.jpg)

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: BMorv on October 19, 2017, 02:19:00 PM

Looks like a rocket launcher with that unstrung profile! Can't wait to see it finished!

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: Pat B on October 19, 2017, 05:02:00 PM

I got the rest of her get-up today so she'll be ready to flaunt her stuff soon.

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: Mad Max on October 19, 2017, 07:53:00 PM

Looking good Pat
when was the last bow you made?
At the Classic you said you had not made one for a while?

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: scrub-buster on October 19, 2017, 09:38:00 PM

Is it done yet Pat???

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 19, 2017, 10:35:00 PM

Very nice, Pat.

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: Pat B on October 19, 2017, 10:39:00 PM

Mark, probably 2 years or so but it's like riding a bicycle, ya know.    :D  
 Clint, it will still be a while. Got a lot of other irons in the fire. I did try the FF string. It is a tad short. I untwisted it some and will try it again and let you know. It sure is skinny. The box of goodies will sure help her meet her full potential...fashion-wise that is.    :saywhat:

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: Mad Max on October 20, 2017, 10:16:00 AM

Don't keep us waiting to long.
   :coffee:

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: Pat B on October 20, 2017, 10:39:00 AM

Mark, she came out of tiller a little so I had to go back to get the limbs evened up. She is 66" t/t, 1 1/2" to about mid limb then tapering to 3/8" tips. She's pulling about 44#@26" now and I hope to keep here about there. Once I get the finish on and she's all dolled up, I'll post more pics. I'll try to get another teaser for you guys soon.

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: Pat B on October 20, 2017, 10:49:00 AM

Here's another "Tacky" tease...
 (https://i.imgur.com/AaEWEwl.jpg)

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: Wolftrail on October 20, 2017, 07:51:00 PM

Nice patterns I prefer the end one.

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: Pat B on October 23, 2017, 11:32:00 PM

I got zealous and decorated an unproven bow. She came out of tiller so I've had to get that problem worked out first. Retillering shouldn't affect the decorated backing unless I have to pike the bow to add weight. She's in the low 40s at 26" now. I guess we'll just have to see.
 I've been building wood bows for 30 years. In the last few years I have slacked off a bit but the "knowns" still bite you in the arse if you ignore them. You'd think I'd learn.
 ...to be continued.

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 24, 2017, 07:19:00 AM

I know the feeling, Pat.

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: Pat B on October 25, 2017, 10:05:00 AM

I got her re-tillered and put about 30 arrows through her yesterday. She still shoots well so I won't have to pike her. I had no predetermined draw weight but was sorta expecting about 45#@26'. I haven't re-checked the weight but I'm satisfied with how she shot.  To be continued...

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: Roy from Pa on October 25, 2017, 01:33:00 PM

Glad it worked out for ya, Pat. Nothing worse than a bow you are not satisfied with. I've already gotten disgusted and cut bows into pieces.

Title: Re: "Tacky" tease
Post by: Mad Max on October 25, 2017, 01:39:00 PM

That's what I'm talkin about