I've been gone from the site for awhile due to compuer problems. I just got back online and went straight to the Tradgang. Looked in the usual place (Pow Wow) for some build a longs to get me pumped up for some bow building. I thought why is no one posting self bows and such.
Well this forum explains a lot!
Administrators and Moderators,,, Thanks for this forum. I think this was a great idea!
Since I am bored this eveining and trying to get my mind on building some self bows, here are some pics of mine that just might help inspire someone else...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Self%20Bows/IMG_0108.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Self%20Bows/IMG_0324.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/z9.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Self%20Bows/IMG_0174.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Self%20Bows/twinsss.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Self%20Bows/Twins1-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Self%20Bows/tgmmbows2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/1Osagebuck.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Self%20Bows/IMG_0436.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Charles%20bow/IMG_0180.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Charles%20bow/IMG_0928.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Untitled-16.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Picture1171.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/hybrid7.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/g7a.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/boxcallbow1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/happyboy1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/storybowdeer1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/snakelocust13.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/snakelocusta12.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/snakecall.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Locustbuck14.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/sweat.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Picture1181.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Picture1191.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/z4rivercane2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Chasingosagering1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/stringandgrooves23.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/1finishedosage381.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/ShowLetter.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/stringandgrooves5.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/1osagedoe-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/ApplicationofblacksnakeonLocustbow.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/1recurvedosage4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Flintridge2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/handletieon6.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Homegrowngearfinished.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Haftedflintrivercanearrows.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/tradepoints7.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/twosnakesmisses1.jpg)
That was awesome, Great pics. Thanks for sharing.
Chuck
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Nov4th2006Gataway6.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Nov4th2006Gataway4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/TwoSnakes11.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/TwoSnakes4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/day12-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/hike22520073.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/Brucesbow2.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/Osagetree/mickeylotz1.jpg)
I'm inspired and impressed. Especially with the primitive set you made a few years ago and scored with. Quite a feat and accomplishment....and you got to shake the Ferret's hand!
I was just wondering where you got to! Glad to see your back and doing well.
Hey Joe,
Good to see you posting again
Welcome back!
Sean
Very impressive work! It sure is nice to have you back, Osagetree. Mickey is a gem. I met him at Mojam in 2003 I think. Jawge
That is one monster of a rattlesnake. Bet there is a few bow's worth of skins in him
Looks like you missed us as much as we missed you. Good to see you posting again.
awesome stuff osage! my respect to you...
greets
WOW
Glad to see you back with us buddy!
Great stuff!! Thanks for sharing.
Love the pics. :thumbsup: :jumper:
You do excellent work, and take great pics. Good to have ya back.
that osage... sure looks like it want's to be shaped by my hands. Too bad my hands are a few thousands of miles away from osage...
no kidding, nice bunch of staves, and nice pics. You gotto improve your closeups though! hehe
Nick
Welcome home Joe. Good set of photos and inspiration for all. Hope that broken arm pic with the Ferret is an old one - not this season. Good Hunting!
wow is a understatement....!!!!!! oh yea
excellent looking work!