Osage is the new Black, er...Bog Oak...

[lmalterna]

Jules,
Might the darker be heartwood? Rings are very close together and, in many species, heartwood is darker and heavier.

I prefer Hickory Heartwood for shorter axe handles.

Bill

 

[Onedog]

Gus, that's one sweet looking Hunter.

 

[bear71]

Could be Bill, like Brian said there are number of factors that could account for the different coloration. That's why I like Osage, so many different shades and changes over time.

Jules,
Might the darker be heartwood? Rings are very close together and, in many species, heartwood is darker and heavier.

I prefer Hickory Heartwood for shorter axe handles.

Bill

 

[Onedog]

Decisions, decisions........

 

[Nbrackett]

Decisions, decisions........

That's a decision I'd like to have to ponder. Nice pair Jim!

 

[Gusbuster]

:thumbup:Nice Jim! I especially like the Mini Dropped Hunter.

 

[Onedog]

That's a decision I'd like to have to ponder. Nice pair Jim!

:thumbup:Nice Jim! I especially like the Mini Dropped Hunter.

Thanks Y'all.

 

[swonut]

Here's a good comparison of an osage bow that ages over the years. Basically, it's a function of UV light and oxidation.

http://www.gillsprimitivearchery.com/the-color-of-osage-.html

I've definitely see it on a project I'm working on where there was sawdust that blocked the UV light from the wood store window. Looked like white spots where I cleaned it off.

 

[NoFair]

My Hunter is darkening nicely. When it has been carried a lot outdoors in the sheath the top is visibly darker from light exposure. I try to store it so it evens out the color.

 

[Tekton]

The first and only Osage I've got. (Paired with some very fine Ironwood).

It is beautiful. I'm looking forward to seeing how it ages over time.

 

[BenR.T.]

Love Osage. This thread is awesome. :thumbup:
Wish I had an osage Fiddleback, but here is one I did a while back. Pretty piece of wood.

 

[Warrior108]

Stopped in Refugio (ruh - fear - ee - oh) on the way back from Corpus Christi over the weekend and snapped a pic on Osage Ave for ya'll.


A voice said "Take it down and send it to Phillip"

 

[Tim the Wizard]

Forget about osage. Did someone say bog oak?

 

[Gusbuster]

Show us some more! :thumbup:

 

[Tim the Wizard]

Then there are these...

 

[Warrior108]

Ok fine, but it'll be Tuesday before I can bust out the BO

 

[Gusbuster]

:thumbup: Nice! This is one of my favorites!

 

[VANCE]

Stopped in Refugio (ruh - fear - ee - oh) on the way back from Corpus Christi over the weekend and snapped a pic on Osage Ave for ya'll.


A voice said "Take it down and send it to Phillip"

i like your train of thought!

 

[Onedog]

:thumbup: Nice! This is one of my favorites!

Holy cow!!!! :thumbup:

 

[Gusbuster]

Excuse me for hijacking the Osage thread fellas![emoji4]

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