Recently my brother in-law (also a trad. archer and bowyer) stumbled across this osage tree while stump shooting. It yielded about 20 staves (not all shown). 14 of these were just fantastic...straight, knot-free, good early growth/late growth ratio, etc. Each stave averaged 76"-78". When we actually get around to making some bows out of them, I'll be sure to post the pictures.
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Splitting%20Osage%20Log/Splitting%20Osage%20Log/HPIM2407.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Splitting%20Osage%20Log/Splitting%20Osage%20Log/HPIM2422.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Splitting%20Osage%20Log/Splitting%20Osage%20Log/HPIM2420.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Splitting%20Osage%20Log/Splitting%20Osage%20Log/HPIM2421.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Splitting%20Osage%20Log/Splitting%20Osage%20Log/HPIM2418.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Splitting%20Osage%20Log/Splitting%20Osage%20Log/HPIM2419.jpg)
(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Splitting%20Osage%20Log/Splitting%20Osage%20Log/HPIM2423.jpg)
Very nice, Good looking wood.
Chuck
Definitely a good find. That will keep you guys out of trouble for a while!
Nice pile of wood, I happened on one like that a while back, Thought I was in heaven. :bigsmyl:
Sweet, nice find. It must be real nice to live where that stuff grows!!!