Hunting the Osage Bow build along **Teaching a bow to bend**
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Re: Hunting the Osage Bow build along **Handle shape**
I'm loving this build a long.
But like Kirk said, we don't have to do the work.
But like Kirk said, we don't have to do the work.
"Maybe the truly handicapped people are the ones that don't need God as much." ~ Joni Eareckson Tada
Re: Hunting the Osage Bow build along **Handle shape**
Looking good! Now if you ever want to graduate to building laminated bows it will be a breeze! Much harder to whittle out a selfbow, but you are doing great.
Re: Hunting the Osage Bow build along **Handle shape**
I don't know about easier... I dont have any of the equipment for that. I suppose I'll have to try it at some point, but I have no idea where to start. Any good literature on the subject?
Nothing clears a troubled mind like shooting a bow.
Re: Hunting the Osage Bow build along **Handle shape**
Years ago I had some videos from Binghams, I have no idea what happened to them, if I locate them I’ll send to you. Most and best info came from sites like this one, most bowyers are quite helpful.
Re: Hunting the Osage Bow build along **Handle shape**
Forgot to do a brief update. Took a bit more off the limbs, looks identical to the last update and still not getting too much bend on floor tillering. Purchased some shellac and sandpaper for finishing purposes. Need more time to work. Perhaps Tuesday.
Nothing clears a troubled mind like shooting a bow.
Re: Hunting the Osage Bow build along **Handle shape**
You will probably have it finished before I finish my flintlock.
"Maybe the truly handicapped people are the ones that don't need God as much." ~ Joni Eareckson Tada
Re: Hunting the Osage Bow build along **Handle shape**
Looking forward to seeing this come to life Dave !Flemish Dave wrote: ↑Fri Jul 27, 2018 12:12 pm Forgot to do a brief update. Took a bit more off the limbs, looks identical to the last update and still not getting too much bend on floor tillering. Purchased some shellac and sandpaper for finishing purposes. Need more time to work. Perhaps Tuesday.
Re: Hunting the Osage Bow build along **Handle shape**
Maybe I’ll finish someday. Was hardly getting any bend in floor tillering. Went back to draw knife and scraped off a bunch from Top limb. It bends a little now.
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Nothing clears a troubled mind like shooting a bow.
Re: Hunting the Osage Bow build along **Geez**
Love it Dave ! Coming along nicely. Beautiful Family in the background !!
Re: Hunting the Osage Bow build along **Geez**
It's looking good.
"Maybe the truly handicapped people are the ones that don't need God as much." ~ Joni Eareckson Tada