First Osage,,, First Snake Skins

coaster500 · February 11, 2012, 10:31:00 AM

This is #9 and my first bow using Osage. It's also my first time using snake skins.

I used the masking tape, TB3 and ace bandage method from a thread I found here. My only warning to other is don't over soak your skins. It all worked out but I almost lost one.

Bows not done yet but getting close... I can see why you guys love Osage

The bow on the right is my Yew Tradgand Trade Bow

mwosborn · February 11, 2012, 10:34:00 AM

Making some nice looking bows Ryan! You are cranking em pretty fast too! I like all the different designs and types your making.

Nim-rod · February 11, 2012, 11:20:00 AM

Nice looking bow! Great brown color on those skins. Real camo!

broketooth · February 11, 2012, 12:57:00 PM

kip, you are making some fine lookin bows.i guess having a bandsaw helps speed the process up. ive been participating in the "no power tools selfbow challenge" rv

coaster500 · February 11, 2012, 01:30:00 PM

Thank you Mitch, Steve Rudy....

Ruddy that band saw saves a ton of pain on my shoulders.... I still use hand tools for most of the work. I am a maniac with a rasp and my files.... Man I love this stuff

Now if I can only figure out how to tiller a truck leaf spring for the "Scavenger Bow Challenge Thread"

Bel007 · February 11, 2012, 01:41:00 PM

Kip

Nice job. Those skins look great.

Brian

wooddamon1 · February 11, 2012, 03:00:00 PM

Nice job!

coaster500 · February 11, 2012, 06:45:00 PM

Thanks Brian, Damon

DVSHUNTER · February 13, 2012, 10:02:00 AM

Nice looking bow kip. I;m looking forward to the finished pics.

joekeith · February 13, 2012, 11:34:00 AM

Good lookin' Osage you're makin' there.

Is that one next to it the yew ya got in the trade? It looks like a beauty too. Looks like you're havin' too much fun. Life's good ain't it.

BrushWolf · February 13, 2012, 11:34:00 AM

Nice! Can't wait to see your trade bow when it's done.

razorback · February 13, 2012, 12:08:00 PM

QuoteNow if I can only figure out how to tiller a truck leaf spring for the "Scavenger Bow Challenge Thread"

Plasma cutter for the profile, angle grinder to clean it up, aircraft cable for string, 3000# winch to string it, rebar for an arrow and apply to Alaska for a whale permit.

Already comes with some nice natural reflex.

Roy from Pa · February 13, 2012, 02:22:00 PM

Very nice Kip.

Osagetree · February 13, 2012, 02:55:00 PM

Looking really good!

coaster500 · February 14, 2012, 01:29:00 AM

Thank you guys... Yes the bow next to the Osage is my Yew trade bow. I've been workin my tail off and haven't had a chance to get back at them but I'm off on wed and thurs... Maybe I can find that 300# winch to string my leaf spring at the same time