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Offline Weylin

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'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« on: March 30, 2017, 07:41:27 pm »
This bow is based on the Hedeby bow found in an archaeological site in Germany. The distinctive features are the long, flared, deflexed tips with a single side nock. Otherwise it is a typical longbow design, slightly wider and flatter than an English longbow. There was an article in the last PA that featured a similar bow. This was a funky stave that required some taming. It had over 6 inches of reflex, mostly in the handle area and lots of dips and wiggles. I finally reigned it in but it still has plenty of character left over. I finished it with natural beeswax instead of my usual tru oil. I really liked the process and result. I may do more of that in the future. This bow is going on a historical trek with it's new owner.

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Offline ---GUTSHOT--->

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Re: 'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2017, 07:46:47 pm »
Great job.
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Offline Stick Bender

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Re: 'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2017, 07:51:23 pm »
Very nice !! Nice character !
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Offline penderbender

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Re: 'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2017, 07:58:58 pm »
That's looks awesome! I love wiggly yew. Cheers- Brendan
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Offline Aaron H

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Re: 'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2017, 08:13:21 pm »
Wow, now that's some beautiful grain, and great results with the beeswax finish
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Offline selfbow joe

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Re: 'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2017, 08:19:27 pm »
Very nice looking bow.
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Offline DC

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Re: 'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2017, 08:30:13 pm »
I like that! How long is it, it looks long.
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: 'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« Reply #7 on: March 30, 2017, 08:43:45 pm »
Very nice bow
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: 'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2017, 09:23:42 pm »
Cool. You and goat should get together and write a book! Beautiful work.  :OK
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Re: 'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2017, 09:25:01 pm »
Very nice replicated bow.
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Offline bubby

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Re: 'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« Reply #10 on: March 30, 2017, 11:42:22 pm »
Cool bow Weylin
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Offline rps3

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Re: 'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« Reply #11 on: March 31, 2017, 12:31:19 am »
That is really cool, thanks for letting us look. Interesting that I just watched a show on a Viking sword last night, the  Ulfberht.
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Offline chamookman

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Re: 'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« Reply #12 on: March 31, 2017, 03:56:38 am »
WOW - I really like that ! Nice job  :BB - Bob.
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: 'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« Reply #13 on: March 31, 2017, 06:49:43 am »
I was surprised with the one I made that the extra limb beyond the nocks didn't seem to adversely effect the bow too much.
One would expect it to be a bit hand shocky, but it seemed fine.
How do you find yours?
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Re: 'Hedeby' Viking Yew Longbow 57#@30"
« Reply #14 on: March 31, 2017, 07:01:12 am »
I'll say it again, Another great bow.
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