Ozbow

Spent the day at Gregs making(starting)my paddle bow.Got it shaped out roughly but we think the knot at near the top might be risky.First two photos are Gregs Osage takedown(wild bit of gear)But it shoots.Next few is the paddle bow in the rough with the knot in question near the top on one limb.

Gary,the osage take down is a wild bit of gear alright,so's that monster you've been working on

What timber are you using in the paddle bow,is it brigalow or some other wattle

Toz's bow looks a roughy alright but if it shoots good no probs.

It looks like you would have made a bit of yella dust shaping that bow of yours. I couldn't see any knots that would cause any problems - in fact I could only make out one very small one.

Jeff

ahhh so its osage too,is it that colour because its still green.

If I'm looking at the right knot - just as the limb tapers to the tip - no problems, leave it proud on the back and it will be fine

regards Jacko

AH! Paddle bow! I was wondering what on earth a paddle bow was, but now I get it.

LB that piece of osage is about ten years old i think,i cut it about then and i remember the day well.My side kick set a couple of lines in the river and then went to sleep.Perry ive left it proud but it looks like its bending at the knot,,,,plus Greg is standing back as he does waiting with the wealth of knowledge that he has,did i say that i wipped into the belly and didnt listen about takeing the back down first.This is the first self bow iv made(maybe),,,,mmmm maybe it will end up as a Stickbow.

10yrs old so thats why its that colour, i knew that

Leave it proud on the belly aswell and it will be fine. Only trouble is it sounds like you are headed for a lighter draw than you wanted - OH well, every Selfbow is a learning curve and it looks like you have good guidance there - you'll be right

regards Jacko

Good to see some selfbows being made on this site again, i have been waiting for some self bowyer for a while. Good luck with the paddle bow slackshot. I have just finished a bend through the handle longbow #50 28" and i will post picks soon....Roscoe