Osage / Wenge Take down

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Osage / Wenge Take down

#1 Post by bigbob » Sat Dec 06, 2014 10:12 am

some shots of my latest take down with Osage / Wenge riser and Osage /Wenge spliced belly lams. Core is bamboo and black glass on back . Came in over weight at 55# [50#] but is very smooth to draw and also very quiet even when shooting either split or 3 under.Puts an arrow out there too!
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Re: Osage / Wenge Take down

#2 Post by metalhead » Sat Dec 06, 2014 10:15 am

Wow that bow looks amazing. I want it.

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#3 Post by Mick Smith » Sat Dec 06, 2014 11:05 am

It has nice flowing lines and the contrast between the timber is striking. Nice!
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#4 Post by bigbob » Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:01 pm

metalhead wrote:Wow that bow looks amazing. I want it.
Heh heh I do take orders :biggrin:
thanks Mick, thing to remember though is that even though it is sprayed with UV stable finish the Osage will darken to a deep brown with constant exposure to sunlight.Still very attractive when it does.
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#5 Post by bigbob » Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:08 pm

meanwhile here is one that IS for sale Purple heart/ Charcoal actionwood riser and Zebrano/ purple heart belly lams, boo core. It is 50# at 28'' and is 62''NTN. Again the purple heart will also darken with constant sun exposure. All take downs come with written warranty, custom Astro flight string by Steve Wallace from Wallace Woods, limb socks, allen key and bow stringer, optional woolly silencers, and are very reasonably priced for a custom take down. Check out facebook page at razorbows.com
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Re: Osage / Wenge Take down

#6 Post by Mattkaye » Sat Dec 06, 2014 12:38 pm

Iv seen these bows and they are beautiful. I wish I would have saved my money on buying s hoyt buffalo and spent it on one of these!

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#7 Post by Flatliner » Sat Dec 06, 2014 2:53 pm

Beautiful Bob, just beautiful, it's a bit of a shame the Osage will darken up but it will still look great.

That's one good thing about Conkerberry it tends to keep it's yellows even with weathering but you can't get big chunks like that to work with.

Great stuff Bob.

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Re: Osage / Wenge Take down

#8 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sat Dec 06, 2014 3:18 pm

That's contrast alright! :biggrin:

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#9 Post by bigbob » Sat Dec 06, 2014 4:31 pm

It is a bit of a pity Rob about osage darkening, but I still like the chocolate colour it can go. I have a small pile of conkerberry in my workshop, the biggest of which is about 3'' dia and doubt I will get enough of the real 'painted' sections to be of much use/ On the up side some has a pearly white colour which will contrast nicely with darker timbers.Never mind Jeff, as Rob says it will darken enough so you wont have to wear sunnies if you see it. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#10 Post by Sabinus » Sat Dec 06, 2014 9:30 pm

That is a stone-cold knockout mate- just brilliant.

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#11 Post by bigbob » Sun Dec 07, 2014 3:30 pm

thanks sabinus, took it out to our club today and shot a few arrows. Very nice to shoot .Hope its not too heavy for the intended owner.
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#12 Post by Gringa Bows » Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:06 pm

Nice mate as usual :biggrin:

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#13 Post by Bald Eagle » Mon Dec 08, 2014 7:22 am

Is that Ratsy's brother I see on the deck Bob, ? Lovely work and colours. Ian

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#14 Post by bigbob » Mon Dec 08, 2014 8:42 am

Bald Eagle wrote:Is that Ratsy's brother I see on the deck Bob, ? Lovely work and colours. Ian
he heh Actually that's a brand new arrow Ian, ratsy has long gone to the big haven in the sky.
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Re: Osage / Wenge Take down

#15 Post by Hamish » Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:50 am

Lovely combo of timbers, very artistic. Beautiful bow.
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#16 Post by bigbob » Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:40 pm

thanks Hamish,appreciated.
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#17 Post by rodlonq » Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:48 pm

Great looking curve Bob, well done.

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