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Title: Question about Osage
Post by: sambone on November 30, 2010, 08:25:00 PM
I have a small Osage log that was given to me last year. My questions are as follows. The log is 60" long total. The diameter is approximately seven inches. I was wondering if i could get a 45# draw weight bow from it. I also would like to know what style bow would be best considering size of material. I have pics on my pc but cant seem to add them to my post.    :confused:   I know the pics would help so if anyone can help me with that also, I would be grateful.
Thanks
Sam
Title: Re: Question about Osage
Post by: sambone on November 30, 2010, 08:43:00 PM
http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq1/sambone_01/iphone046.jpg
http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq1/sambone_01/iphone049.jpg
http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq1/sambone_01/iphone050.jpg
http://i428.photobucket.com/albums/qq1/sambone_01/iphone047.jpg
hopefully these pics turn out. They are of a stave that came from the Osage log
Sam
Title: Re: Question about Osage
Post by: Diamondback59 on November 30, 2010, 08:57:00 PM
sam very nice rings   a lil charchter also  if that sucker is 7 in across ya have enough for 2 bows   and 60 should b no plm brock
Title: Re: Question about Osage
Post by: sambone on November 30, 2010, 09:42:00 PM
That stave is 3 1/2" across the back. The log was about seven inches in diameter before I started splitting it into stave's.
Title: Re: Question about Osage
Post by: Ryan Yoon on November 30, 2010, 09:52:00 PM
With a stave like that, make anything you want.  :D
Title: Re: Question about Osage
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 30, 2010, 09:59:00 PM
I doubt it will make a bow. Just send it to me and I'll play with it:) LOL, wish you the best.
Title: Re: Question about Osage
Post by: Diamondback59 on November 30, 2010, 10:16:00 PM
sam   it s fine to make ur 45 # bow  itll go way higher if ya want  haha have fun bro  brock