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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: woodstick on August 23, 2009, 04:07:23 pm

Title: yew bow
Post by: woodstick on August 23, 2009, 04:07:23 pm

here is a bow i made for a friend of mine boy. it is 64" ntn 40# @ 26" not to bad for the first yew bow i made. i shoots sweet.(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii21/timmie_014/002-1.jpg)(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii21/timmie_014/003-2-1.jpg)(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii21/timmie_014/004-2.jpg)

Title: Re: yew bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on August 23, 2009, 04:48:13 pm

Looks good. The upper limb does appear a bit stiff mid limb on compared to the bottom but I wouldn't change anything. Congratulations! Jawge

Title: Re: yew bow
Post by: woodstick on August 23, 2009, 07:26:02 pm

it is but i was a little skerred with a soft wood, he has had it about 6 months now and shoots it every day alot. i just went in and put some more true oil on her and a new handle wrap. the old one was dirty and sweat stains. he luvs it so i happy.

Title: Re: yew bow
Post by: GregB on August 23, 2009, 09:21:17 pm

If you're having to replace the grip due to wear...I'd say you've more then accomplished your goal, sounds like this boy is hooked big time! Congrats! :)

Title: Re: yew bow
Post by: mullet on August 23, 2009, 09:45:56 pm

 Look's good, Tim, I told ya you should have kept that one.

Title: Re: yew bow
Post by: JustAim on August 23, 2009, 09:48:49 pm

Very nice bow. Great Job

Title: Re: yew bow
Post by: Pat B on August 23, 2009, 11:43:42 pm

Nice Tim. I have only made a few yew bows but really like it. It is soft but so mine haven't dented too bad! :o ;D

Title: Re: yew bow
Post by: medicinewheel on August 24, 2009, 05:51:18 am

Yew is always special!
Nice bow!

Title: Re: yew bow
Post by: woodstick on August 24, 2009, 08:23:38 pm

thats the first one i ever made and the only one that made it. it is way different than osage.

Title: Re: yew bow
Post by: woodstick on August 27, 2009, 05:18:51 pm

we was shooting saturday at a round bail 174 yards this bow at 40 # and mine a stcharles glass longbow at 52# and they were bout 5 yards from each other has got some great cast for a lite bow.

Title: Re: yew bow
Post by: OldBow on August 30, 2009, 12:56:54 pm

Very nice gift! Bookmarked for BOMFUN, too!