do ya think she'll BLOW!!!

[coaster500]

there is about 1/4 to 3/8 inch on the back with some pretty good size knots. I got some goat hide and a bunch of sinew, I am going to use one or the other on this one. It's a spookie stave for sure but I haven't had the pleasure of blowing one up yet          


   

[Art B]

ERC does have that reputation   ! Makes great kindling too!

I wouldn't waste any sinew of rawhide backing finding out. Instead, I think I would use a temporary backing such as nylon strapping tape or something similar first, and if it stayed together, remove that and then use a permanent backing.

Not a lot of experience with ERC but I think I would get the M/C up slightly for better odds of it staying together.

[coaster500]

Art help, MC?????

[Art B]

Moisture content.

[coaster500]

The stave is 5 months old and looks as dry as the desert....  It's got a little deflex but I don't think I'll be using any heat on it.

[Art B]

I think that pyramid design is the right design for that particular piece of wood. They do make very quick bows. A little deflex is probably a good thing I'm thinking.

[Art B]

What's the NTN measurement going to be?

[coaster500]

Art the stave is 65"s end to end so 63"s or so.

45/50 @27"s is where I'd like it to end up.

Right now it's about 2"s at the fades.

[Diamondback59]

kip back er with rawhide leave it 2 wide wider is better w erc but shoot for a lower poundage erc doesnt like heat id leave it as is make it into a "d" bow just like that tiller carfel bro when erc blows it dang sure blows lol

[coaster500]

Well I took the ERC a bit further today....  when I drew the bow I kept hearing a creeping, creaking sound. It has some really nasty knots and I think the core of one is loose. When I shot it a few times it developed a bit of a hinge right at the biggest knot. It filled the knot with crazy glue but I don't hold much hope for this one making a bow for much longer. I did shoot it a bit more was glad I wear
glasses      

It also twisted more after shooting so I'm really not shure what to do at this point?

Video...

 http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Eastern%20Red%20Ceadar/?action=view¤t=OsageTradebow004.mp4  

[DVSHUNTER]

If it shot, then its a bow. Congratulations on making it that far on a difficult piece.

[razorback]

Video #3 looks like there are two hinges in the lower limb, one right by the fade and then another about 2/3 down the limb. As DV said, if it shoots its a bow and that one shoots. Congrates and see if you ca get the tiller worked out, who cares what the weight is, that bow is a feat.

[Roy from Pa]

Had an Osage selfbow blow up last week, smacked me on top the head and cut my hand... Fun stuff:)

[Art B]

Not too many folks I know that can break an Osage bow Ol' Man. It knock any sense into you!

[Diamondback59]

art be nice to ol roy i bet he had to go take a break have a coors light to collct his head  that aint funny either i had one knock the crap outta me a few years back to  ya osage  brock

[coaster500]

I should just hang it up and count myself lucky but I'm kind of stubborn and think I'll fiddle with it a bit more. I have my motorcycle helmet and goggles  

Maybe I'll see if I can get it straight then work on the tiller again. It's got some twist to go with the hinges now.... I dumped a quart of crazy glue in the knots...   Maybe I'll catch it blowing on video or maybe a miracle and it stays together????

[okie64]

I hope it works out for ya but be careful. When erc breaks its not pretty. Usually shatters violently with no warning.

[mwosborn]

Living on the edge - keep up posted!  I have some erc drying in the garage - but no motorcycle helmet!