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Offline SDBurntStick

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I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« on: October 14, 2022, 03:13:57 pm »
I have had an itch to try out this mysterious yew wood that grows absolutely nowhere close to me, so after some searching came across a set of billets that I was able to buy.  It's outrageous what it cost for a full length stave and this was in my budget so I pulled the trigger.  This was a first as well in pulling off a z splice.  Thanks to Weylin, I also decided I would back this one with some sturgeon skins.  His work is an inspiration and the skins were intended for an osage bow I had going, but decided this one was a better fit.  Overall, I like how it turned out and it is a fast bow.  Yew is a dream to work compared to osage but I did have to baby it a bit more so as not to leave dents and dings in the wood.

It's 66" ntn and came out to 55lbs at 28".  Ipe tip overlays and beaver tail grip.  Enjoy.  Hopefully pics come out ok after compressing.
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Offline SDBurntStick

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Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2022, 03:18:13 pm »
More pics.
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« Reply #2 on: October 14, 2022, 04:01:54 pm »
Nice full draw.

That one looks like it really fits yew.

Gotta get me some sturgeon skins someday.

Bjrogg
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2022, 06:09:32 pm »
That us such a beauty! The tiller is outstanding. Jawge
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Offline SDBurntStick

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Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« Reply #4 on: October 14, 2022, 06:18:38 pm »
Thank you! I really like these sturgeon skins.  It was a little difficult lining up the scutes and they aren't perfect but sometimes imperfection is perfect. 
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Offline Selfbowman

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Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2022, 06:26:05 pm »
Looks great well done.
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Well I'll say!!  Osage is king!!

Offline Hamish

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Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2022, 06:31:32 pm »
You iz a poet, but didn't know it ;)

Fine bow. Hard to beat a nice piece of yew
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Offline Muskyman

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Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2022, 06:44:19 pm »
That’s a really nice looking bow.. yew did good yew did..
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Offline Anonymoustoo

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Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« Reply #8 on: October 14, 2022, 09:26:45 pm »
Whatever yew do don’t put it on the ground or it will start growing!
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Offline superdav95

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Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« Reply #9 on: October 14, 2022, 10:17:05 pm »
Love it. Very nicely crafted.  I love the handle on this.  Looks like beaver tail???  The skins are nice too for a nice touch.  Nice tiller man.  All round great job. 
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Offline SDBurntStick

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Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« Reply #10 on: October 14, 2022, 10:39:55 pm »
Quote from: superdav95 on October 14, 2022, 10:17:05 pm
Love it. Very nicely crafted.  I love the handle on this.  Looks like beaver tail???  The skins are nice too for a nice touch.  Nice tiller man.  All round great job.

Yes, it's beaver tail.  First time using it too and the texture of it makes for a great grip.
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Offline PaSteve

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Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« Reply #11 on: October 15, 2022, 07:59:13 am »
Very well done. Nice bow
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2022, 09:30:01 am »
Gorgeous bow :)
Del
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Offline SDBurntStick

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Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2022, 09:49:50 am »
Quote from: Del the cat on October 15, 2022, 09:30:01 am
Gorgeous bow :)
Del

Thanks Del.  I watch your YouTube videos all the time.  Thanks for passing on all your knowledge.  They definitely helped with this one.
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Offline SDBurntStick

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Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
« Reply #14 on: October 16, 2022, 05:29:14 pm »
Well, I will add another first here and say I got my first stickbow deer since switching from a compound 3 years ago.  Thanks to this forum and all of those that have shared, I got it done this weekend.  This bow came through for me and I'm all smiles.
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