I need some pics of bows in the works to get me moving. I have two high quality Osage staves that are ready to work but can’t make my self get moving. I need a kick start in already re reading my pa mags

My bow,,,,not my work ; )

But,,,can you guess who's doing the work?

I know that looks like JF’s sander:)

The October weather here has been sunny and warm, perfect for getting to all the chores on my list. When the weather turns, and it will, I have 14 risers all cut out, ready to go, waiting for me in my shop. I did stop at Edensaw Lumber in Pt. Townesnd, WA and bought some Rosewood. I'm going to make a copy of my 1960 Kodiak Deluxe, Rosewood and Zebrawood. That will be riser number 15. The forecast is for cold weather and rain............my workshop is calling..... Richard

Richard don’t forget me when you glue some up! I’m ready for one in zebrawood 48-50 lbs haha

Thats right Yote!

I have one in the works at big Jims . A thunderchild.

The big man should send you some maternity pics ; )

I was beginning to wonder where MOUNTAIN was a-gettin' those pictures! Didn't think that HE had quit steering trains just yet! I'll watch and cheer while Y'ALL build the bows! ( PURDEE BOWS!)

I am getting close to completing my Hickory bow, looking at 45 to 50lbs. @ 28"

I had to back it due to a ring violation, but will do another soon. Still have to fine tune my tillering, but very close to finishing as soon as I figure out what to use to do that. (color of stain)

I forgot to mention that I want to do an Osage bow, either next or do another hickory for the experience first. This one is 68"

Good luck on your Osage.

I've got one done except for a handle wrap. Trying to decide what I want to do there, either leather or glue soaked black jute, not sure how I want to go yet. Will post pics when I make the call.

It's 54" 42#@27" Osage self bow.

I've gotta get into this, I've just gotta. I've thought about it in the past, but since joining here and seeing the bows you folks make, It's lit a fire in me.

throwback.... it is way easier than you think on laminated bows. A bow making friend once told me, SmoothOn will make a bowyer out of anybody. If you can find someone close to you that makes them, having someone show you the ropes makes a big difference.

Thanks Paul. I don't know of anybody here locally, but I'll ask around. I guess I need to start watching some videos.

Got another Kanati in the works. Can't wait, I love how Jason's bows shoot!

I have an osage in progress for Bob at Toxocraft Bows. That's about it right now, its hunting season!

I always have several going, and work on bows off and on throughout the year, but bow making really seems to kick into high gear after the hunting seasons have ended. I'm trying to do some bow work now, but also trying to hunt and get household stuff caught up before the weather turns to crap. The wife, for some reason, sees my Bow Shop more as a mere wood shop and throws honeydo's at me sometimes... like now... and that sets me back a little. I don't really mind... it's actually a nice change of pace.

By the way, I guessed Bodymanbowyer up above cuz that looks like his big paws.

This is one of the three I'm working on now. Bamboo backed osage. Just coaxed it gingerly to brace height.

Honestly, I think it's too radical and I'll be surprised if it doesn't fail sooner than later. It's good wood, good construction, will be good tiller and balance... I just fear I'm asking too much of it by way of design. I'm pushing our working relationship to its current limits... 'our' being osage, bamboo, and me. But you know how it's said folks need to know their limitations? This is kinda how we're introduced to them :^)

I'm also working on a yew English longbow, and a snakey osage bow.

Such polar opposites... thinking about naming those last two 'Yin' and 'Yang'

Jeff, I love those snaky bows!

Love the shape of that bamboo back osage Jeff!

Speaking of bamboo and osage,theres a bunch squeezed in here

Limb tips : )

Jeff, I don't see how you managed to create that Osage, and I thought my hickory had dips and curves, mine looks like a sheet of glass compared to that Osage, that is one neat bow, I have never seen one that snaky......Wow!

Don't want to leave out the yew bow, that is super nice also.

There you go Throwback, here is your opportunity.

I agree with Jeff, it looks like bodymanbowyer

Of course its Bodymanbowyer!

Its hard to tell with no Elvis pictures in the background; )

That is what I was looking for Mountain Man...Ha!Ha!

Yea baby!

Jeff, If you straightened out that bow, it'd be 4" longer! My question would be does it draw like it's 4" longer or do you still have to respect the tip to tip length regarding draw?

Jeff D, this question is for yoouuu :-) JF

Handle, if everything works out for the best, they draw like a straight bow of the same length.

Yes, when laying them out, I figure the ntn length to suit the draw length like any straight bow. And, bow length is measured in a straight line from tip to tip, not along the curves.

Ok

Arvin I need to hire out to you for a week or two and take payment in one of those beauties. One of these days I’d like to do a class with you

Oh yea...Hackberry Molly

Dkincaid come on we will build one. Arvin

Jeff that is a snake. Good luck with it. Arvin

I'll be starting a Yew bow in a few days

Great looking bend on that hackberry big guy.

Looks like you have some sapwood work to do, Phil.

I have a new long bow, waiting for me, at a shop in the UP,,,, as soon as my heart is healed up, which should be by spring, I will be over there to get it,,,,,, It inspires me to work hard in rehab, looking forward to it......

I have 3 bows in the works, 2 longbows and a short extreme reflex/deflex bow.

this is a simple D bow osage,, gonna be about 45@ 26,, so far so good,, got some tillering to do yet,,

Wonderful to see all these builds... From someone who has no idea about building bows its fascinating to see people's different ideas and their similarities...

Although I think I will never get used to seeing those snake bows... Alex

I have three in progress right now.

Here's a beautiful piece of bocote I got from kennym. Just trimming and squaring to size before shaping to an ASL riser.

Jeff... That Bamboo/Osage bow is a thing of beauty..... I haven't built a bow for years, but I really like that !!!

Thank you yard dog. It's only gonna get better from this stage forward. JF

Hey dog,,,"Its mine"!,,"All mine"! You cant have it!

Mountain Man, either I've had one too many or you got a real rare backward beer can there. John

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