My Good friend Greg "DOC" Albright (age 47) of Ohio died of cancer last week. We buried him Aug.3. I started a osage selfbow that day. Today ..a week later Its almost finished.
I put a part of his funeral card that I cut out on bow. It turned out great. This bow went so well...Doc must of been there helping... Rest in peace my friend !!!
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Sorry for your loss of a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Doc's family. The bow looks good and I wish you well with your travels with it. Take care.
Chuck
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Osage "D" Selfbow (working Handle)
The Bows 57 inch from nock to nock
55# @ 25
Tanned beaver tail hide handle
Cork build-up on belly (handle)
Sorry for your loss. Great way to pay tribute to a friend.
Stan
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Shows Whitetail Deer Antler rest better.
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Beaver tail hide bow tips.
... I'll get pics of selfbow strung tomorrow...Need one more day of drying on finish before I sting... Thanks for looking...I'll be hunting with this bow this Deer Season... Doc ..will be with me ..... RIP !
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Sewing
Outstanding bow and a great tribute. I am sure it will bring good memories and good luck in the field.
Your friend Doc would be proud of you! :archer:
...Him and me just understood life's.... simple things !!!... using our hands .... running tractors... singing a few songs.. maybe a beer or two... and a few good friends... Thats why we go on... Thanks
Bow strung
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Bow strung 2
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Man that handle is awesome! Never thought you can do that with beaver tail. Your friend is proud, I can guarantee it. Nice work bro.
Fish n chick ...I'll be up in Baldwin Mich. Salmon fishing Sept 24 ..Ever fish the river there ? Might bring back some salmon skins to try !!
Thanks ... Jeff
very nice a work of art..
Very nice work ! And a great way to pay tribute to a good friend.
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Andy
I am so sorry for you loss. That bow is super nice. Jawge