First attempt at self bow

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Dakota18
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First attempt at self bow

#1 Post by Dakota18 »

This is my first attempt at a Osage self bow. It’s been a learning experience and I’m sure the next one will go a lot easier but I’ve enjoyed every bit of it. I started with a stave from Osage outlaw which is the first pic. Everything after that is from chasing a growth ring to roughing the bow out to steaming and putting in some flip tips. I still have to finish the tillering and putting in a Arrow shelf. I’m already making plans for my next one and some changes that I will make.
Rick
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Dakota18
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#2 Post by Dakota18 »

Not sure why all the pics didn’t show up

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#3 Post by stumper »

Oh man I’m about to start myself. I’ll be chasing a ring probably Friday.
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#4 Post by Captainkirk »

Dakota18 wrote: Mon Apr 09, 2018 5:35 pm Not sure why all the pics didn’t show up
Rick, it says the jpeg (image code) is no longer available. If you have the original images on your hard drive, try re-posting. If they are on an online hosting source, check to make sure you have open access.
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#6 Post by Dakota18 »

The pics are on my iPhone

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#7 Post by Dakota18 »

Thanks Dale

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#8 Post by Graps »

I just helped you out.
You did good for your first attempt at loading pictures.
You might have not waited long enough for the image to load into the file.
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#9 Post by Graps »

Your welcome.
Are you going to take a bear with it next year?
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#10 Post by Dakota18 »

The electric frying pan that I used to steam the tips with, my wife just bought last week. I don’t think that she had this in mind when she bought it!!

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