Yew - Longbow - 66" ntn - 53# @ 28" - "Infinite"

[simk]

Hi Bowmakers

I made this bow from a super straight yew shoot. It was around 2 1/2" in diameter and probably one of the best pieces of yew I've worked; rings towards the outer side are so tight,....you can't even count them under the loupe - thats why I named it Infinite. It really was a pleasure to work, also because the first ring under the bark could be used as the back. It took almost no set and I didn't make any heat corrections on the profile.
what you also see is my new bowyers mark - its handmade by a famous local craftsman - I lately showed him my bows and asked him weather he could make some tiny traditional motivs for my bows - he agreed - I'm super happy!

I love you yew 

Cheers and thanx everybody for posting their nice bows!

[simk]

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[simk]

and a few - thanx for watching

[Bob Barnes]

love it... thanks for sharing.  So many of us use heat to adjust and change things that it is nice to see a more "natural" bow. 

[Will B]

Beautiful bow Simon!  The sapwood/heartwood contact on these yew bows is really stunning. I love the tip overlays and the bend on this one. I’m curious about that knot on the side of the upper limb. Any concern about that causing problems?

[simk]

Thanx Bob! I have no ethical problems with heat corrections. This was just one of the rare bows that didnt ask for any 😁
Thanx Will B! You have a well trained eye! These inclined knots always are critical on low dia staves. I was worried a little about this one in the build also. Now I think it survives...maybe fill the little crack with superglue and see what time will bring 🤞

[PaSteve]

Your work is always impressive. What an elegant bow in every way!! Love those nock overlays, too.

[Pappy]

Beautiful bow, very nice work.
 Pappy

[organic_archer]

Doesn't get much better than that! Well done! 

[Kidder]

Stunning! As always…

[bownarra]

Beautiful bow and I hope that knot holds up for you...

[BowEd]

Excellent work on that stick.I always like the natural look.
I've always known yew will hold up very well in damp or high humidty environments.In very dry low humidity conditions I wonder if it is the same?

[backtowood B2W]

Very nice bow Simon ! Can imagine that sapling was a dream to work with. I guess you chopped that one out quick like your laminates! The dog looks cool too!
Greets to Swiss!

[superdav95]

Another beautiful bow from you Simon.  Well done!

[Stixnstones]

BeYEWtiful bow ya got there. Love a simple clean, straight forward bow