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Offline woodstick

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yew bow
« on: August 23, 2009, 04:07:23 pm »
here is a bow i made for a friend of mine boy. it is 64" ntn 40# @ 26" not to bad for the first yew bow i made. i shoots sweet.
a drawn bow is a stick 9/10 broken

Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: yew bow
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2009, 04:48:13 pm »
Looks good. The upper limb does appear a bit stiff mid limb on compared to the bottom but I wouldn't change anything. Congratulations! Jawge
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Offline woodstick

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Re: yew bow
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2009, 07:26:02 pm »
it is but i was a little skerred with a soft wood, he has had it about 6 months now and shoots it every day alot. i just went in and put some more true oil on her and a new handle wrap. the old one was dirty and sweat stains. he luvs it so i happy.
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Re: yew bow
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2009, 09:21:17 pm »
If you're having to replace the grip due to wear...I'd say you've more then accomplished your goal, sounds like this boy is hooked big time! Congrats! :)
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Re: yew bow
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2009, 09:45:56 pm »
 Look's good, Tim, I told ya you should have kept that one.
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Offline JustAim

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Re: yew bow
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2009, 09:48:49 pm »
Very nice bow. Great Job

Offline Pat B

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Re: yew bow
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2009, 11:43:42 pm »
Nice Tim. I have only made a few yew bows but really like it. It is soft but so mine haven't dented too bad! :o ;D
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Offline medicinewheel

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Re: yew bow
« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2009, 05:51:18 am »
Yew is always special!
Nice bow!
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Offline woodstick

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Re: yew bow
« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2009, 08:23:38 pm »
thats the first one i ever made and the only one that made it. it is way different than osage.
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Re: yew bow
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2009, 05:18:51 pm »
we was shooting saturday at a round bail 174 yards this bow at 40 # and mine a stcharles glass longbow at 52# and they were bout 5 yards from each other has got some great cast for a lite bow.
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Re: yew bow
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2009, 12:56:54 pm »
Very nice gift! Bookmarked for BOMFUN, too!
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