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Offline wizardgoat

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Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« on: February 03, 2017, 02:39:47 am »
This bow came from a standing dead small tree. I would of walked right past it if it wasn't
right beside a larger live one.  The rot went deep, I was able to get a very straight
narrow slat from the centre. It was full of knots and loads of black pins. All bends are with steam, backed
with only 1.5 layers of sinew, so not a very thick backing. The rattlesnake skins are not the best matched set,
but they were scraps from larger snakes so I was happy to use them.
The bow is 46" ntn, and pulls 55# @ 24". The sinew string is my smallest diameter one yet, so like the bow,
was a bit of an experiment. Deer hide handle wrap, finished with shellac.
Cheers guys, thanks for looking












































A nice yew tree was enjoying the view there as well  :D

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Offline chamookman

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Re: Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2017, 02:44:43 am »
Great Bow and pictures ! Very nice - Bob.
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2017, 03:02:38 am »
BOMtastic... I do love a bit of Yew that's workin' hard for it's money  :)
Del
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Offline GlisGlis

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Re: Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2017, 03:45:05 am »
beautiful bow and nice arrow too!
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Offline selfbow joe

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Re: Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2017, 06:34:45 am »
Very nice looking bow
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Offline Stick Bender

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Re: Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2017, 07:18:03 am »
Sweet bow nice pics !
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2017, 07:21:10 am »
That is a sweet little bow.  Nice work Goat
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2017, 07:27:26 am »
Man, I love your work and this one is no exception.
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2017, 08:08:51 am »
😊👍👍👍
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Re: Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2017, 08:20:23 am »
Beautiful bow, outstanding work.
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Offline missilemaster

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Re: Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2017, 08:32:38 am »
Very Nice Ryan!
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Offline BowEd

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Re: Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2017, 09:07:25 am »
Sweet conclusion to your work.Nice work on every detail.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2017, 09:09:29 am »
Beautiful curves and beautiful tiller. Another nice bow, Goat. Well done!   8)
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« Reply #13 on: February 03, 2017, 09:09:45 am »
Another sweet 5 curve Ryan, and more beautiful pictures. Great work buddy
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Re: Yew 5 Curve w/ Sinew - Northern Plains style
« Reply #14 on: February 03, 2017, 09:23:05 am »
Great job!
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