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Offline Weylin

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Re: Yew bow ELB`ish
« Reply #15 on: January 17, 2013, 09:50:46 pm »
That is a beauty! Nice work. Cant wait to see the full draw. I also like the unique handwrap arrow pass combo.

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Re: Yew bow ELB`ish
« Reply #16 on: January 18, 2013, 08:02:49 am »
Beautiful bow,nice job.Looking forward to the money shot. ;) ;D
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Offline dwardo

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Re: Yew bow ELB`ish
« Reply #17 on: January 18, 2013, 10:23:47 am »
Thanks all  :)
The wet and wild shot was pure accident. I didn't push the arrow into the ground far enough and the bow fell off  ;D

Still rough as a badger but will get out and take some FD shots soon as i can.

Offline dwardo

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Re: Yew bow ELB`ish
« Reply #18 on: January 27, 2013, 11:31:21 am »
Went out and put her through boot camp. Stupidly forgot to take pictures of me shooting it. Didnt have much of a go due to a creaking shoulder but here are a few of the boys beating it in for me.

Arrow pass should be a bit lower here.


And a nice snowy one.



Helps having a bear of a mate to shoot in teh heavier stuff for me  ;D
Takes about an inch and a half of set. Top limb has a kink just off the handle. To be honest it could do with coming more compass in the outers but hey its the first elb i have done in years. I will be making more with the two near perfect wych elm staves i have.

Oh and the accurate and scientifically correct armour piercing shot with the new bodkins. Only the tree stopped it. Just for kicks  >:D





Offline danny f

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Re: Yew bow ELB`ish
« Reply #19 on: January 27, 2013, 12:14:43 pm »
tiller looks good, looks like it packs a punch too.  :)

Offline coaster500

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« Reply #20 on: January 27, 2013, 12:20:17 pm »
Very nice and Armor Piercing projectiles to boot!!!
Inspiration, information and instruction by the ton and it's free,,, such a deal :)

Offline Dan K

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Re: Yew bow ELB`ish
« Reply #21 on: January 27, 2013, 02:40:29 pm »
Tips are beautiful.  What are they?  They seem to have a red hugh to them.  Maybe it's just the blood, sweet and tears showing through ;)
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Offline dwardo

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Re: Yew bow ELB`ish
« Reply #22 on: January 27, 2013, 04:48:35 pm »
Tips are beautiful.  What are they?  They seem to have a red hugh to them.  Maybe it's just the blood, sweet and tears showing through ;)

Just buffalo horn mate. No idea where the red colour came from  :o

Offline nathan elliot

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Re: Yew bow ELB`ish
« Reply #23 on: January 28, 2013, 10:41:25 am »
Missed this one some how. Great looking bow, makes me want to get to grips with a stave!

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Re: Yew bow ELB`ish
« Reply #24 on: January 28, 2013, 05:05:37 pm »
Beautifull finish on good bow.

Offline dwardo

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Re: Yew bow ELB`ish
« Reply #25 on: January 29, 2013, 05:45:18 am »
Thanks chaps.  ;)

Offline Dvshunter

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Re: Yew bow ELB`ish
« Reply #26 on: January 29, 2013, 10:24:35 am »
Great looking bow. Very well done. I like your leatherwork.
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Offline Jmilbrandt

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Re: Yew bow ELB`ish
« Reply #27 on: February 02, 2013, 02:41:22 am »
I love the Bodkins! Did you make them yourself?
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Offline dwardo

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Re: Yew bow ELB`ish
« Reply #28 on: February 02, 2013, 04:43:36 pm »
Bodies were forget by a friend. Hope to get a whole set of Medieval set from him when he is up and running. Will gift him a bow in return so nice craft trade.  :)

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Re: Yew bow ELB`ish
« Reply #29 on: February 02, 2013, 06:06:15 pm »
Outstanding bow.  One of the nicest grips I've seen