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......

   

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.

   

On the flip side....

   

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.

   

Drilled to holes in it and strung some wire and it is ready to head south. I hope he likes it.


   

Nice job, I'm sure he will like it.

Sweet!

nice      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.