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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Yew flatbow with a little character
« on: May 11, 2016, 01:28:39 am »
Here is this longbow of 68", 48# @ 29". draws smoothly to 30". That is a 30" back of point arrow in the full draw pic.
A little outer limb reflex. A bit kinky in the lower limb makes for an odd bend at brace. It feels very balanced, smooth, and fast when taking all she has to give. Inlay strikeplate is reclaimed ivory from some old piano keys. Thanks Snag! Tip overlays are water buff. Cane grip wrap. French polish finish. Needed some better lighting for photos, but had to get this one on its way to Michigan, so here it is.
















"The bow is the old first lyre,
the mono chord, the initial rune of fine art
The humanities grew out from archery as a flower from a seed
No sooner did the soft, sweet note of the bow-string charm the ear of genius than music was born, and from music came poetry and painting and..." Maurice Thompso

Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Yew flatbow with a little character
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2016, 01:32:00 am »
















"The bow is the old first lyre,
the mono chord, the initial rune of fine art
The humanities grew out from archery as a flower from a seed
No sooner did the soft, sweet note of the bow-string charm the ear of genius than music was born, and from music came poetry and painting and..." Maurice Thompso

Offline ---GUTSHOT--->

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Re: Yew flatbow with a little character
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2016, 06:20:10 am »
Looks really nice. Like the full draw

Offline bjrogg

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Re: Yew flatbow with a little character
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2016, 06:34:58 am »
Nice bow Carson. That is a great looking full draw. Looks to me like we got a few more
BOM's posted on here tonight😊 If I might ask we're will she be located in Mi.?
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Offline johnfolchetti

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Re: Yew flatbow with a little character
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2016, 06:38:35 am »
That full draw looks great Carson.

Offline Steve Milbocker

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Re: Yew flatbow with a little character
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2016, 06:41:01 am »
Excellent workmanship!
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Re: Yew flatbow with a little character
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2016, 07:08:57 am »
Very nice work, that is a beauty in all aspects. :)
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Offline Will B

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Re: Yew flatbow with a little character
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2016, 09:06:02 am »
The finish work on your bow is amazing.  I love the full draw bend.  Excellent!

Offline Aaron H

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Re: Yew flatbow with a little character
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2016, 09:10:05 am »
Another beauty, well done Carson

Offline JonW

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Re: Yew flatbow with a little character
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2016, 10:00:12 am »
Way cool Carson. I like the pin nocks.

Offline BowEd

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Re: Yew flatbow with a little character
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2016, 10:07:06 am »
Way cool Carson.Your staying busy I see.Full draw is sweeeeeet.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Yew flatbow with a little character
« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2016, 10:15:19 am »
I like that one. I need to try that rattan wrap. I like it a lot on a yew bow. Seems to be the perfect fit.
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Offline Stixnstones

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Re: Yew flatbow with a little character
« Reply #12 on: May 11, 2016, 10:18:23 am »
totally awesome! perfect bend.
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Offline Bob W.

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Re: Yew flatbow with a little character
« Reply #13 on: May 11, 2016, 10:51:51 am »
She's a looker, very nice!

Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: Yew flatbow with a little character
« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2016, 12:49:56 pm »
Thanks guys for the nice comments. bjrogg, its headed to Novi, MI.

Chris, I like the rattan for many reasons, one is that it is about the easiest handle option to do, once you have done it a couple times. Let me know if you want some. I have lots in stock. Narrow and wide.  This one pictured, being the wide.


Very Busy Beadman. Several more bows nearing completion.  :)

Thanks Jon, I think the pin nocks are becoming my favorite. Very functional.
"The bow is the old first lyre,
the mono chord, the initial rune of fine art
The humanities grew out from archery as a flower from a seed
No sooner did the soft, sweet note of the bow-string charm the ear of genius than music was born, and from music came poetry and painting and..." Maurice Thompso