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Offline Bob W.

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First English Yew Longbow build
« on: April 29, 2016, 10:22:18 pm »
Hi everyone, this is my first English Yew Longbow. It is 72" long and pulls 65# at 28". I have kingwood tip overlays and strikeplate. It is finished with tru iol for now. I did back it with rawhide to be on the safeside although now I know that it was not necessary. I did not violate the first sapwood growth ring. Thanks to Del and his video build alongs, It does have 1" of set but is a nice shooter. Any criticism is welcome.Thanks Bob W.
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Re: First English Yew Longbow build
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2016, 10:23:29 pm »
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Re: First English Yew Longbow build
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2016, 10:37:40 pm »
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Offline Bob W.

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Re: First English Yew Longbow build
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2016, 10:46:15 pm »
It is finished now thank you!
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Offline Jonas

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Re: First English Yew Longbow build
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2016, 07:07:06 am »
Hi Bob,
thats a very good looking yew bow!
Since you have asked for criticism  ;), I would get the outer limbs bending a little more (just a little scratching) but to say that for sure I  need a picture with a better side profil (dont get me wrong, the tiller is good, thats just the cherry on the top)
Greetings from Germany!
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Offline Bob W.

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Re: First English Yew Longbow build
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2016, 09:30:09 am »
Thank you Jonas. I  have Family in southern Germany as my Mother is from Munchen!
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Offline Bob W.

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Re: First English Yew Longbow build
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2016, 09:33:20 am »
I will probably change the leather grip, it was all I had at the moment.
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Offline Bob W.

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Re: First English Yew Longbow build
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2016, 09:43:48 am »
I would like to thank everyone on PA, there is a vast amount of Knowledge stored here by  the best bowyers out there!
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Offline WillS

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Re: First English Yew Longbow build
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2016, 12:56:03 pm »
Beautiful work Bob! Very well done indeed  :)

Now get that leather grip off, this is the warbow section!  Chop to it!!
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