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Title: Bamboo Backed Osage bow finished!... Almost
Post by: Brian from GA on December 17, 2019, 04:50:16 PM

This is the first successful bamboo backed bow I've made with a buddy down here in NE GA.  I've been messing with building bows for years, but being active duty, moving all the time in the plains states, I didn't get to do much since I only got staves if I had time to get off into the woods when visiting home, or buy one that may or may not be good quality online.  When I moved back home, I met a friend who was interested in trad bows too. Put together some tools, made a shop and now we're off to the races.  This was the first bow we've gotten done. We've got tons of materials, thanks to Mike, but most are green.  Guess I'll just shoot this in the mean time while the bamboo, Osage and mulberry dries lol.  Still trying to figure out how I wanna wrap the handle.

Merry Christmas!

Brian

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Title: Re: Bamboo Backed Osage bow finished!... Almost
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 17, 2019, 05:45:24 PM

 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Bamboo Backed Osage bow finished!... Almost
Post by: Mad Max on December 17, 2019, 06:16:57 PM

Nice BBO
 :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Bamboo Backed Osage bow finished!... Almost
Post by: Forwardhandle on December 17, 2019, 06:24:03 PM

Very nice  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Bamboo Backed Osage bow finished!... Almost
Post by: ztontonz on December 19, 2019, 02:12:40 PM

Well done!


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Title: Re: Bamboo Backed Osage bow finished!... Almost
Post by: Brian from GA on December 19, 2019, 03:23:33 PM

Thanks! I learned a lot from this run. Looking forward to the next!

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