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Offline MattOwens

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Sinew backed yew recurve
« on: March 06, 2023, 11:23:06 pm »
I'm new to posting here, but have lurked for years. I have learned so much from you all. I'm about finished with a bow I'm building for a good friend. It's pacific yew, 60" n2n, 53#@26, sinew and rattlesnake backed. It's still awaiting more finish coats and a beavertail grip. Very excited about this one and will post more pics once done. Thanks for looking

Offline Bob Barnes

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Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2023, 11:24:48 pm »
congrats!  What's not to like... your friend will love it.  :)
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Offline MattOwens

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Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2023, 11:26:15 pm »
A couple more...

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Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2023, 11:29:29 pm »
Beautiful bow!   Show us more. 
Sticks and stones and other poky stabby things.

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Offline MattOwens

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Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
« Reply #4 on: March 06, 2023, 11:34:46 pm »
Thank you guys! A few more, with alot more to come

Offline airkah

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Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2023, 11:42:39 pm »
Beautiful!!! Really love your tiller on this one!
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Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
« Reply #6 on: March 06, 2023, 11:43:57 pm »
Love the recurves.  How much sinew did you put on?
Sticks and stones and other poky stabby things.

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Offline MattOwens

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Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2023, 11:48:59 pm »
Thank you all! I put 3 layers on with hide glue, I didn't weigh it out, I just did my best to keep it even. It was elk back sinew off a spike I was fortunate enough to cross paths with last year.

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Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2023, 06:59:07 am »
Thank you all! I put 3 layers on with hide glue, I didn't weigh it out, I just did my best to keep it even. It was elk back sinew off a spike I was fortunate enough to cross paths with last year.

Sweet. Very nice looking till too. 
Sticks and stones and other poky stabby things.

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Offline Kidder

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Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2023, 03:32:51 pm »
Welcome. That is a very sweet bow! Im a fan of everything from design, to tiller, to finish. Great job and don’t be a stranger!

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Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2023, 03:42:13 pm »
I missed this one somehow. Lovely bow. I do my sinew jobs the same as you. No weighing of anything, just eyeball it and go.
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2023, 03:46:32 pm »
well done, congrats :)

Offline Will B

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Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2023, 04:37:00 pm »
Beautiful bow.  Thanks for posting.

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Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2023, 06:03:57 pm »
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Offline MattOwens

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Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2023, 06:13:41 pm »
Well thank you all. Certainly won't be a stranger, I've got another sinew backed yew drying as we speak. This site has been great and has taught me so much thanks to you guys. I love seeing the work you all do