I wouldn't bother with the hornbeam as bow wood, hop hornbeam yes but not hornbeam.

I spent the morning pricing the leather work I'm taking to the Classic. I'll be set up near the Primitive Archer tent.

Did you build all that stuff Pat?  That is quite a collection of cool goodies.

I took my osage stave out of the form today and i was amazed how straight it came out. I don't think there was any spring back at all.    

check this out...

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Sweet

Besides messing with my Osage stave i got another Ebony Sasquatch riser ready for finish. Here is the sanding sealer sanded to 150.     Kirk

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Nice straightening on the stave. That's one reason they say "osage is king". It's amazing bow wood. Beautiful wood in the riser.
Yes Kirk, I did make all the leather work. Been doing it for almost 50 years.

Quote from: Kirkll on April 14, 2022, 10:07:57 PM
Besides messing with my Osage stave i got another Ebony Sasquatch riser ready for finish. Here is the sanding sealer sanded to 150.     Kirk

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Nice.  I suspect that it is I- beamed but  can't tell on the phone screen??  What species ebony is that?

Clearcoat on a nice pair today.

Is that real wood bjs
Looks good 👍

Quote from: Longcruise on April 15, 2022, 10:32:17 AM

Quote from: Kirkll on April 14, 2022, 10:07:57 PM
Besides messing with my Osage stave i got another Ebony Sasquatch riser ready for finish. Here is the sanding sealer sanded to 150.     Kirk

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Nice.  I suspect that it is I- beamed but  can't tell on the phone screen??  What species ebony is that?

Actually this is just two pieces of Macassar ebony laminated together and its cut 1/8" past center of the lamination. This gives the appearance of an I beam.

But with this dense hardwood the I-beam wasn't necessary for extra weight or strength, nor wanted by the customer. Low 50's draw weight @ 32" with hybrid limbs. R-17 - 62" length. I use long wedges in the limbs for a  62" model with a 17" riser.      Kirk

Quote from: Mad Max on April 15, 2022, 11:53:13 AM
Is that real wood bjs
Looks good 👍

Partial.
The brownish wood is Ovongkol.
The red stuff is Saraifo Rosewood.

Kirk
I am pretty sure your customer will be more than happy with that ebony beauty 

I have been cleaning my shop the past 2 days . Does anyone know how to  slow up the rust on a table saw top ?
I have been thinking about using wax . But I dont know what it will do to the wood.

Quote from: B-JS on April 15, 2022, 01:00:42 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on April 15, 2022, 11:53:13 AM
Is that real wood bjs
Looks good 👍

Partial.
The brownish wood is Ovongkol.
The red stuff is Saraifo Rosewood.

BBI 64" NTN
Some bamboo I got in last week 8' cut in half for shipping.

My victims are on the left



I got some horn tips glued on



Braced it with my turnbuckles to keep unwanted stress off the fades and limbs
looking good, 1 limb a little heavy.
I will try to keep them even until later.

Quote from: OldRawhide42 on April 15, 2022, 05:25:07 PM
I have been cleaning my shop the past 2 days . Does anyone know how to  slow up the rust on a table saw top ?
I have been thinking about using wax . But I dont know what it will do to the wood.

I have used plain furniture paste wax on all my tool beds and tables for the last couple years. Lets the wood glide over easily and keeps rust from forming. I have noticed no effects at all on the wood or finishing. There is so little that gets on the work piece that I think it just gets cleaned off in final sanding.

This is what I use:  https://www.minwax.com/wood-products/specialty-finishes/minwax-paste-finishing-wax


Mark

There's a product called Topcote ( or Topkote ). It comes in a spray can and buff it in with a rag. Good stuff.
I need to get some more for my planer.
Dave.

I use the TopKote also. Don't have to worry about contamination. Furniture wax will certainly do the job. If you are concerned with wax transfer, car wax is better and high temp mold release wax is the hardest.

Crazy wind, probably a dust devil, went through my daughters back yard today.   
Threw the trampoline over the fence.

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