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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Blacktail on May 15, 2011, 09:45:46 pm

Title: Yew Bow
Post by: Blacktail on May 15, 2011, 09:45:46 pm

This is a peice of Yew that is high elevation and the tree was actually scarred on one side. The bow is 59 in. and 54lbs at 25in. It has a 5 1/2 in. brace. The handle is Buffalo Hide and is backed with Rattle Snake. The ring count on this peice was over 60. I probably could have gotten more weight out of itbut I dont feel comfortable shooting really heavy bows. Its the darkest wood that I have seen in my life. THanks for looking, John.

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Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: ErictheViking on May 15, 2011, 09:59:14 pm

John, that is a sweet bow, nice tiller, handle, shape(love the full draw shot).  Your starting to chase after the other Oregon bowyers. ;D just an incredibly well done bow.

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Gordon on May 15, 2011, 10:34:24 pm

That is a really fine looking bow John. I do believe you could have safely gotten a couple more inches of draw from that piece wood.

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Blacktail on May 15, 2011, 10:44:06 pm

thanks guys..gordon,is this because you want to shoot it.. :D...just kidding..i could have...but i will be the only one to hunt with it...thanks john

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on May 15, 2011, 10:46:59 pm

blacktail, awesome bow. Very well done. Jawge

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Gaur on May 15, 2011, 11:10:54 pm

Nice work on that one John.  Just finished my first yew bow and it was really fun wood to work with.  Happy huntin!

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: fishfinder401 on May 16, 2011, 12:18:31 am

only way it could have looked nicer is with it in my hands ;D

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: ken75 on May 16, 2011, 12:26:34 am

damn good job John , excellent finish work

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Stiks-N-Strings on May 16, 2011, 12:27:04 am

NICE!

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Elktracker on May 16, 2011, 12:53:37 am

 :o WOW that is stunning John great work! I like short draw bows too just finishing up a VM at 28" and it just doesnt feel right to me and its probably about the "right" draw length for me. I really preffer 26" Anyway great bow all around!  I really like the dark heart wood on that one, everything about it is great. Great work!

Josh

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Pat B on May 16, 2011, 01:47:11 am

Very nice work John. After seeing the yew bow at the Classic that you gave Keenan I can appreciate the real beauty of this bow.   You have learned a lot is a relatively short period of time.  8)  Although having Keenan and Gordan as teachers puts the advantage in your court.  ;)

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Pappy on May 16, 2011, 08:31:42 am

Beautiful bow,I love everything about it.Very nice work.
   Pappy

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Del the cat on May 16, 2011, 09:08:51 am

Handsome bow.
Del

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Lee Slikkers on May 16, 2011, 01:10:04 pm

Having such a high ring count it must feel pretty cool working on a piece of wood that came into this world before you...love the bow and the skins, what Rattler has that cool contrasting white on the tail?

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Blacktail on May 16, 2011, 01:29:07 pm

MAN YOU GUYS ARE AWSOME..thanks so much for the nice words..and i have to say that it really blows my mind some times of how GREAT PA people are...john

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: HatchA on May 16, 2011, 02:00:37 pm

John...  stunningly beautiful bow!!  More than 60 rings in the bow alone?  Any idea what diameter the whole tree was? 

That's a bloody gorgeous bow and I'm sure it'll put plenty of meat on your table!!

I know where my vote for May BOM is going ;)

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Blacktail on May 16, 2011, 03:12:38 pm

thanks hatcha,the tree was no bigger than 3'' and one side scared so i split throw that part...john

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: portlandfire on May 16, 2011, 03:14:35 pm

  Absolutely gorgeous!  :)  Beautiful tiller and finish work.  I hope we will be able to see it this weekend at Sisters...

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: medicinewheel on May 16, 2011, 08:12:33 pm

Like the tiller profile at full draw! Nice bow over all!

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Blacktail on May 17, 2011, 12:11:32 am

evil dave..i will see you soon...thanks guys..john

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Granite Mtn on May 17, 2011, 01:48:51 am

horrible tiller, crummy stave, shoddy finnish, and your form stinks!!!!!!  Just thought i would balance the rest of the comments.  Looks great I hope you use it to staple down a big one.
Chris

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Keenan on May 17, 2011, 02:19:40 am

John, I remember a while back you made a comment about when to be able to call yourself a bowyer,,,,,,,You are there and have been for a while my friend. Well done with another very impressive bow.  See you this weekend.

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Blacktail on May 17, 2011, 02:49:51 am

thanks for the kind words guys and granite mtn..LOL..NO its cool and funny..keenan,thanks so much for saying that.. coming from you it means ALOT...i still beat myself up on making bows..but,one this one i said HECK YEAH i like..one of theses day i will be caught up to you..thanks john

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: adb on May 19, 2011, 12:29:35 am

You've made a really super bow. The tiller is spot-on, and the skins look terrific! Nice work! Did I miss it earlier, or how did you induce reflex in the tips?

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: Blacktail on May 19, 2011, 06:37:07 pm

thanks guys i have to i am really proud of it..adb i went and flip the tips to help out..i think it help the poundage some..john

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: mullet on May 20, 2011, 12:05:38 am

You did darn good on that one, I don't know how I missed it this long, John. Also found out the other day that your brother is located not too far south of me. ;)

Title: Re: Yew Bow
Post by: ricktrojanowski on May 21, 2011, 11:14:50 pm

Very nice work, tilller and skins look great.  Great bow.