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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Not really a build along, just pics
« on: October 05, 2016, 08:51:47 am »
This is a 62" ntn static yew I made up last weekend while my wife was away. This isn't a build along, just some pics I took for Clint (little bugger always demands pics from me?), feel free to ask questions all the same. I'm going to add boa skins in the coming week, and I need to knock some weight off it and get it back to 28". It'll take it or break. I have no use for short draw bows :)

First pic - Just straightened it out laterally and added maybe 1" of reflex to the main limbs, not much at all.

Second pic - Floor tillered dead nutz

Third pic - steamed for 30 minutes and statics bent in

Fourth pic - Full brace, perfect tiller out to 26"
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Offline sieddy

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Re: Not really a build along, just pics
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2016, 09:02:18 am »
Oh sure there's nothing to it- just knock another one out at the weekend while the good lady wife pops down the shops. Don't know what all the fuss is about!  ::)
That looks like it'll be a killer if it survives the 28" draw!  :)
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Offline Stick Bender

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Re: Not really a build along, just pics
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2016, 09:28:50 am »
Nice bow love the profile !!
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Offline Knoll

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Re: Not really a build along, just pics
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2016, 09:31:07 am »
Likely have bit more success if ya taped/painted that wall.

But it does look fairly sweet!
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Not really a build along, just pics
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2016, 09:59:26 am »
Well done, my friend.

I have been doing this for a long time...late 80's.

Bowyers like me have taken bowyery as far as we could.

As I age, the bows/year have decreased and it takes me longer to make one.

Bowyers like you and several others have taken it further. I feel self-bowyery is in the good hands of the younguns.

Keep up the good work.

Jawge
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Not really a build along, just pics
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2016, 10:16:21 am »
Looks good Pearly.  Just so you know, I have a use for short draw bows  ;D
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: Not really a build along, just pics
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2016, 10:22:14 am »
I'm a sucker for a nice flip tipped Yew bow...
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Not really a build along, just pics
« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2016, 10:35:05 am »

Looks like a good un.  Nice job Chris

Quote from: osage outlaw on October 05, 2016, 10:16:21 am
Looks good Pearly.  Just so you know, I have a use for short draw bows  ;D

Hahaha
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Offline Parnell

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Re: Not really a build along, just pics
« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2016, 10:36:59 am »
Looks good Chris!  I've been back on it lately.  Hope you are well.
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Offline Knoll

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Re: Not really a build along, just pics
« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2016, 11:03:36 am »
Quote from: osage outlaw on October 05, 2016, 10:16:21 am
Looks good Pearly.  Just so you know, I have a use for short draw bows  ;D

perfect!   :laugh:
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Offline TimBo

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Re: Not really a build along, just pics
« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2016, 11:06:48 am »
Quote from: osage outlaw on October 05, 2016, 10:16:21 am
Looks good Pearly.  Just so you know, I have a use for short draw bows  ;D

Ahhh, you beat me to it! 
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Not really a build along, just pics
« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2016, 11:15:18 am »
Clint the only problem is you short draw short draw bows. By the time you were done this thing would draw about 18# :)

Seiddy you know how easy yew is to get a bow from. I don't have 8 hours in this one. The meat just falls off the bone with good yew!
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Not really a build along, just pics
« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2016, 11:18:12 am »
Looking good Pearlie. She'll look better all dressed up.   8)
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Re: Not really a build along, just pics
« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2016, 11:18:34 am »
Dude, it's October already.

Change your calendar.
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Offline Badger

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« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2016, 11:28:25 am »
  Jawge, I often think the same thing, good job on that one Pearly
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