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Title: bow blanks/osage?
Post by: ron w on April 21, 2010, 09:09:00 AM
Has anyone ever got a bow blank from Gary Davis? How was it, good, bad, any input. Thinking about going that route.  thanks ron w
Title: Re: bow blanks/osage?
Post by: Apex Predator on April 21, 2010, 10:37:00 AM
Your a mad man Ron!  :)  I think it's time for you to build one from scratch.  Seeing how you finish those blanks, I think it's time.  Plenty of help on this here board if you run into trouble.
Title: Re: bow blanks/osage?
Post by: ron w on April 21, 2010, 02:49:00 PM
LOL....... Marty, I like to sneak up on things a little at a time. I have had a lot of good things said about your fine work on my Cumberland!!!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Osagetree on April 21, 2010, 05:42:00 PM
I've seen Gary's staves at a show and all were good quality!
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Post by: Pat B on April 21, 2010, 11:15:00 PM
Top quality!!!  Guaranteed!
Title: Re: bow blanks/osage?
Post by: Sal on April 22, 2010, 12:32:00 AM
Gary's blanks will be perfect.  One solid ring, pefectly aligned limbs, and ready to tiller.  Gary guarantees the blank AND the bow you make from it.
Title: Re: bow blanks/osage?
Post by: frank bullitt on April 22, 2010, 08:39:00 PM
No Doubts! He is the "God Father" of Osage!  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: bow blanks/osage?
Post by: 2treks on April 22, 2010, 09:35:00 PM
Gary is a friend of mine and is going to get most of the blame for getting me into bow making.
His blanks are very good and as said above,Guarenteed. He will help you pick the one you want or need, perfect to character. You will be pleased I'm sure.
Title: Re: bow blanks/osage?
Post by: ron w on April 23, 2010, 12:59:00 PM
Thanks for all the feed back...this will be fun!!!
Title: Re: bow blanks/osage?
Post by: ron w on April 30, 2010, 01:49:00 PM
Well I got a Gary Davis bow blank from the classifieds and it came in the mail today. It looks really good, a bit of reflex already in and really clean,no knots or crazy stuff. It should be a great project. Turkey hunting this weekend ,but can start on it next week. It's 68"+ long and 1 9/16 at the widest point,has 55# on the side. Going to try to hit 50# @ 29",with that length I should be in good shape.