A couple months ago I was down at a friends discussing bows and woods and what makes one different from another. I had taken along an Osage log that I had for years,figuring he would be able to use it possibly for risers. We took a couple slabs off the outside and ends,then sliced the rest up. He kept what he could use and I brought some of the outer slabs home.
I have been on vacation and was feeling a little creative so got one of the slabs out and made him something......
(http://i.imgur.com/8psxpTN.jpg?1)
The amazing thing about Osage is it can look like a piece of burnt bacon on the outside and then when you cut it it looks like a piece of prime rib on the inside.
(http://i.imgur.com/BJSa79k.jpg?1)
On the flip side....
(http://i.imgur.com/FhfzFz9.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/j1KolsI.jpg?1)
I drew it on with pencil first then wood burnt it in. A couple good coats of Watco Danish Oil in Golden Oak took care of the finish.
(http://i.imgur.com/2Ck5DKV.jpg?1)
Drilled to holes in it and strung some wire and it is ready to head south. I hope he likes it.
(http://i.imgur.com/h0sbPOo.jpg?1)
Nice job, I'm sure he will like it.
Sweet!
nice :thumbsup: where i hunt there are TONS of osage trees and locust trees...they are amazingly resilient. that should last for years...good job man!!
Craig, You are a good friend and creative to boot. Like the looks of that wood with the burnt design. I am interested in what "MAHANTANGO" means? Is it his last name? or is it an indian word?
Looks Cool Craig. It is definitely a special wood!
Frank,
Mahantango Bows.