St. Judes Team Osage

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Well, waiting to rehydrate wood is kin to watchin paint dry. I'm itching to be tillering on this bow.
She's up a couple percent, to 7%+, so today I went and did some adjustment to one of the limbs. The one with the knots was pretty straight while the other had about 1 1/4" of reflex. I figured I might as well make 'em the same while waiting for the MC to rise a little.
Here are a few pre-tiller pics.

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Notice the one limb is straight



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Laying out a caul with some finish nails and a ruler


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Olive oil on the bow so as not to lose as much moisture.


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The reflexed side got the same treatment so hopefully they come out the same.

I'll be showering with this puppy tomorrow [Smile]

off the caul, both limbs are the same now.

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I just put it on the tree tonight to get things evened out a little. She's about 60#@3" right now.

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John, here's a crappy one from yesterday, still a little flat spot around the knots on the left side...since fixed.

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Sanding it now.

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unstrung, minimal set.


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She's shooting, 57#@28", proly be closer to 55# after final sanding and some shooting by the winner.

Dave, I rough shaped the handle but there is still some work I left for you. It should arrive your house mid next week....have fun.

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