[Dad O 6]

Keep the pics coming.

 

[RickyG]

So much for my 2 week update. But progress is happening. But very slowly. Taking my time so I do not make that big mistake
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Looks like a hedge hog to me

 

[bearfoot1]

 

[RickWild]

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Really? My writing mistake means this bow must be named The Osage Hog. Very original.
This is only my second stave adventure. Great weekend. Made more progress than ever have in 2 days. Learning how to better use the drawknife and less use of the scrapper.So much faster with the drawknife but uhhhhh so easy to screw up.
I need to get back to the mesquite. Osage is so nice to work with but….

 

[GPaBobo]

Hey Rick. Any evidence of silica in this stave? We used to cut Osage Orange (Oklahomans call them horse apples) all the time and the silica would play havoc on any blade we were using.

 

[RickWild]

That’s interesting. No silica and hoping never. Two little cracks have appeared. I filled them and pretty sure things are good

 

[RickWild]

And I’m thinking this Osage will end up with a rattlesnake hide backing, thanks to CMoor
(Hungrey4rabbits, yours will be next)

 

[Hungry4Rabbits]

And I’m thinking this Osage will end up with a rattlesnake hide backing, thanks to CMoor
(Hungrey4rabbits, yours will be next)

Can’t wait to see a nice rattlesnak backed Rick Stick!

 

[RickWild]

Worn out this morning. 2 hours of difficult hiking then an hour at the Osage. I have it down to the same growth ring full length. Now to draw my design on the back. It wiggles around a bit so will be taking my time with the design.

 

[bearfoot1]

Nice Rick, keep updating us.

 

[RickyG]

Worn out this morning. 2 hours of difficult hiking then an hour at the Osage. I have it down to the same growth ring full length. Now to draw my design on the back. It wiggles around a bit so will be taking my time with the design.
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Looks like bear just trimmed his toenails