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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: osage outlaw on January 09, 2017, 08:27:09 pm

Title: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on January 09, 2017, 08:27:09 pm: In the summer of 2015 Wizard Goat and myself did some trading at the Tennessee Classic. I ended up with a very nice yew stave from him. Having never worked yew before I was a little cautious with it. I took it to rough bow dimensions and brought it in the house to finish drying out. It stayed there until the summer of 2016. Pearl Drums offered to help me with it at the Marshall shoot. As I was packing up my truck the day before I was leaving for Marshall I decided to put the yew bow in my hotbox. I wanted to make sure it was dry. The next day Danznbar and myself were halfway to Michigan when I realized I had forgot my yew bow. It had been in my hotbox since the previous day. I figured it needed to rehydrate a while before I worked on it so I put it back in the house. A few weeks ago I finally started to finish it up.

The bow is 58" from nock to nock. It's 43 lbs at 25". The tip overlays are sheep horn from LoefflerChuck. The skins are broad banded water snakes. I used tru oil for the finish. The stave was pretty much flat with a hint of deflex. I left it alone and just flipped the tips. I made string grooves on the belly side of the recurved tips. That is the first time I have done that. I enjoyed working with yew. It's much softer than the osage I'm used to. If I looked at this bow the wrong way it would get a dent in it.

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Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: bubbles on January 09, 2017, 08:29:05 pm: That's a beaut. Love the skins. Great tiller.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: DuBois on January 09, 2017, 08:40:44 pm: Dude, that is awesome!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: penderbender on January 09, 2017, 08:42:29 pm: Nice bow! I really like how that grain feathers out on the right side of the belly at the fades. Cheers- Brendan
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on January 09, 2017, 08:45:19 pm: Thanks guys.

Penderbender, this looked like it was a small diameter tree and the heart was off center. That is why the rings are like that on the fades. It also caused the sapwood to be thicker on one side than the other.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Marc St Louis on January 09, 2017, 08:47:04 pm: Very nice indeed
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: DC on January 09, 2017, 08:52:09 pm: Good job. That's a pretty bow
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: hunterbob on January 09, 2017, 09:07:28 pm: Graceful lines. Great job on a sweet looking and bending yew bow.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: paulsemp on January 09, 2017, 09:10:05 pm: Nice job on that stick!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: bubby on January 09, 2017, 09:10:47 pm: That came out gorgeous Clint, the tips skins, fine shaped handle and grip. All the colors mesh great too, not to mention the perfect bend!! Me likey😉
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: bjrogg on January 09, 2017, 09:11:16 pm: Nice looking yew bow Osage, watch out you don't get sunburnt on those bare legs there.
Bjrogg
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: selfbow joe on January 09, 2017, 09:18:17 pm: Like the skins on the yew. Very nice work!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Buckeye Guy on January 09, 2017, 09:21:39 pm: Wow Clint
thats a good looking bow my friend
bet she shoots nice too
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on January 09, 2017, 09:27:38 pm: Thanks for the comments guys.

Buckeye Guy, it's a nice shooter. The lighter weight will make it a good bow for the 3D range.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: ---GUTSHOT---> on January 09, 2017, 09:34:24 pm: Very nice Clint. Your skins, overlays and leather grip all look awesome on that bow. Can't wait to see that one in person.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: ajooter on January 09, 2017, 09:49:21 pm: Way to go Clint!! Love everything about it..those skins are killer!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: wizardgoat on January 09, 2017, 09:58:12 pm: Clint that bow came out awesome, I love a low 40s yew bow for those long shooting sessions.
On those small diameter staves, the sapwood thickness can be all over the map, and I no doubt roughed that stave out wherever the cleanest back was.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on January 09, 2017, 10:01:53 pm: It was a very clean stave Ryan. There was one very small slit knot on the edge of limb.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Trapper Rob on January 09, 2017, 10:03:54 pm: Clint that is a beautiful bow those horn tips & skins really make it look sharp.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Redhand on January 09, 2017, 10:13:16 pm: Beautiful bow Clint! The sap wood makes those skins pop. The horn tips are the icing on the cake. And to top it all off with a spot on tiller. Those yew and juniper bows are feather light and very pleasant to shoot. Great job on that bow!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Knoll on January 09, 2017, 10:18:08 pm: Yet another of yours to look forward to seeing at TN. Congrats, sir!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Loope on January 09, 2017, 10:28:20 pm: Man! That is beautiful! My eye usually prefers a wood back over snake skins, but this bow changes that for sure. The colors in those skins, sapwood, heartwood, tips, handle wrap, and stitching all complement each other wonderfully. And aside from the decoration aspects, it is a beautiful bow in shape and design. Very nice!

Michael
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: koan on January 09, 2017, 11:19:07 pm: Very sweet! Beauty of a bow Bro!... Brian
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: loefflerchuck on January 10, 2017, 12:04:54 am: Nice!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: chamookman on January 10, 2017, 03:39:53 am: Awsome - really like the profile. Bob
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: mikekeswick on January 10, 2017, 03:52:15 am: Got to love a good piece of yew ;)
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Del the cat on January 10, 2017, 04:01:43 am: Gotta call you Yew Outlaw now :laugh:
Great work that's one sweet bow.
Del
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Rusty on January 10, 2017, 07:10:14 am: great bow, excellent finish! i like the design...
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: upstatenybowyer on January 10, 2017, 07:55:19 am: Stunning. I hope one day my bows will come out with such a refined finished look. You really know how to take your time. Awesome!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Pappy on January 10, 2017, 08:00:57 am: That is a beautiful bow Clint is all aspects, just gorgeous . ;)
Pappy
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Bob W. on January 10, 2017, 08:50:00 am: Nice Job on that bow Clint, Tiller and finish are Beautiful!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Aaron H on January 10, 2017, 09:40:20 am: Oh baby, that's a beauty Clintster. Looks like taking your time was the right move, that came out crazy nice.

Was this a bow you had in mind when you were trying to convince us that you were taking a break from osage?
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Parnell on January 10, 2017, 10:19:57 am: A+, Clint. All your details look awesome. I'm really eyeing that style of tip flipping and profile.
Super nice, I'm coming to appreciate bows around 40# more and more.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 10, 2017, 10:28:45 am: That's a keeper right there.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: MulchMaker on January 10, 2017, 10:33:48 am: Wow another nice one. Thanks for posting
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Ed Brooks on January 10, 2017, 10:39:07 am: Great job on that one. Ed
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Josh B on January 10, 2017, 10:43:59 am: Now that's purty! Well done Sir! Josh
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: JonW on January 10, 2017, 10:49:41 am: DAAAANNNGGGG!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on January 10, 2017, 11:44:07 am: Quote from: Aaron H (Falcon) on January 10, 2017, 09:40:20 am
Oh baby, that's a beauty Clintster. Looks like taking your time was the right move, that came out crazy nice.

Was this a bow you had in mind when you were trying to convince us that you were taking a break from osage?

It's one of the bows Aaron. I have a handful of white wood bows roughed out and stacked in the corner to dry.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on January 10, 2017, 11:44:27 am: Thanks for all the comments guys :)
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: rps3 on January 10, 2017, 01:02:53 pm: Looking good.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Danzn Bar on January 10, 2017, 06:23:11 pm: I remember that one Clint.....:) You started it at Marshall the year before. It sure turned out sweet. It will have to make the trip to Marshall this year for at least a round or two on the 3D range.
DBar
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: PNewton on January 10, 2017, 06:52:04 pm: Great looking bow.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Philipp A on January 10, 2017, 07:12:05 pm: Gorgeous bow, you have done a fantastic job!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 10, 2017, 07:12:15 pm: Quote from: Del the cat on January 10, 2017, 04:01:43 am
Gotta call you Yew Outlaw now :laugh:
Great work that's one sweet bow.
Del

Or we can call him Osage Andyew.

At this point, Clint, you don't need to post another bow for the rest of your life. You can sit back on your laurels/kiester and revel in the admiration and adulation of those of us in the sweaty masses. Your reputation is established!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Will H on January 10, 2017, 08:02:59 pm: Very nice work my friend! I think thats one of the best looking bows Ive seen in a while!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: CrazyHorse1969 on January 10, 2017, 08:10:05 pm: Yep, sweet stuff!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Stringman on January 10, 2017, 08:21:06 pm: I agree, bud, you should definitely keep it. Very nice all around. It will be an honor beating you on the range with this bow. ;D
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on January 10, 2017, 08:48:13 pm: Thanks guys. Comments like these from all my friends on PA sure make my day.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Danzn Bar on January 10, 2017, 08:49:00 pm: At this point, Clint, you don't need to post another bow for the rest of your life. You can sit back on your laurels/kiester and revel in the admiration and adulation of those of us in the sweaty masses. Your reputation is established!
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Well said JDub.....I think Clint has earned the respect he has deserved with this bow....but I don't think he will "sit back on" his laurels...:)
DBar
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on January 10, 2017, 08:53:45 pm: You are correct Bill. I've got a shorter bendy osage recurve in the works right now.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: upstatenybowyer on January 10, 2017, 08:59:38 pm: Quote from: osage outlaw on January 10, 2017, 08:53:45 pm
You are correct Bill. I've got a shorter bendy osage recurve in the works right now.

Good. We want more!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 10, 2017, 09:39:11 pm: True enough, he don't hold still for long!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on January 10, 2017, 09:41:31 pm: Quote from: JW_Halverson on January 10, 2017, 09:39:11 pm
True enough, he don't hold still for long!

Wait until you see my batch of arrows JW ;)
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 10, 2017, 09:51:22 pm: Quote from: osage outlaw on January 10, 2017, 09:41:31 pm
Quote from: JW_Halverson on January 10, 2017, 09:39:11 pm
True enough, he don't hold still for long!

Wait until you see my batch of arrows JW ;)

For a homely fellow, you sure think you can get away with teasing! C'mon! Show a little already!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on January 10, 2017, 09:56:46 pm: Quote from: JW_Halverson on January 10, 2017, 09:51:22 pm
Quote from: osage outlaw on January 10, 2017, 09:41:31 pm
Quote from: JW_Halverson on January 10, 2017, 09:39:11 pm
True enough, he don't hold still for long!

Wait until you see my batch of arrows JW ;)

For a homely fellow, you sure think you can get away with teasing! C'mon! Show a little already!

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Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Knoll on January 10, 2017, 10:48:33 pm: Holey moley ... you outfitting a squad? NICE!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 10, 2017, 11:05:16 pm: Ooooh, black fades!

You have my attention!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: vinemaplebows on January 10, 2017, 11:17:28 pm: Nailed it! What a beauty!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on January 10, 2017, 11:44:29 pm: I'm not to crazy about making arrows. Once I got into it I figured might as well make a bunch to last me a few years.

JW, I'm a big fan of the black tip fades.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: H Rhodes on January 11, 2017, 09:24:40 am: Clint, that is a fine looking bow. Great work.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: BowEd on January 11, 2017, 10:27:21 am: Very nice detailed work Clint.That's a keeper!!
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Post by: Sasquatch on January 11, 2017, 10:36:35 am: I love the skins! it just blends into the surroundings.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: RyanR on January 11, 2017, 07:17:36 pm: Nice looking bow Clint
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Post by: Badly Bent on January 11, 2017, 09:24:57 pm: That bow is extra nice, you got a beauty outta your first yew Clint.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on January 11, 2017, 09:41:53 pm: Thanks guys!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: missilemaster on January 12, 2017, 11:11:54 am: Great job Clint! I still have to work a yew bow out of a stave, but its coming! I like the skin job!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on January 12, 2017, 09:42:52 pm: Thanks Cody. I would have thought you would have several yew stave bows under your belt by now.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: simson on January 13, 2017, 02:41:30 am: Super nice work Mr yewsage outlaw and the shaft are looking cool too

Sorry for my late response - just found it!
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: make-n-break on January 13, 2017, 01:46:15 pm: Beautiful weapon sir. Stellar craftsmanship.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Hawkdancer on January 14, 2017, 12:22:35 am: Clint,
Real nice bow - I just hope my first comes out shoot able, or at least "look able". What type wood are the arrow shafts? If'n yer making bows, ye cain't be shooting' ,em without arrows, so ye might as well be making' some arrow,too :)!
Hawkdancer
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Stixnstones on January 14, 2017, 10:46:51 am: Wow Clint! That one thru my head back. What a beautiful piece of work.I've always been a fan of your work but this one tops it buddy. Cant say enuff about it. I stopped everybody in the breakroom to look at this.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on January 14, 2017, 11:50:47 am: Thanks guys!

Hawkdancer, the shafts are about 90% hill cane with a few tonkin and what I think is switch cane mixed in. I should be done with them this weekend. I'll post them in the arrow section.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Buffalogobbler on February 14, 2017, 01:11:22 pm: Clint,
Very nice bow, the water snake skins are very cool but the whole combination of the skins, the tips and the creamy color of the yew combine to make a really attractive bow.

Kevin
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Post by: burn em up chuck on February 14, 2017, 01:45:55 pm: nicely done brother

chuck
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Post by: bradsmith2010 on February 14, 2017, 02:02:23 pm: very nice ,, beautiful work,, congtrats :)
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: osage outlaw on February 14, 2017, 08:49:33 pm: Thanks for the compliments guys.
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: SETPARAPUSETH on February 14, 2017, 10:21:34 pm: Beautiful arch, very good job
A perfect balance
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Forest_Farmer on February 15, 2017, 07:21:30 am: That's a beautiful bow, I always love the contrast between sapwood hardwood with yew. All aspects of this bow really look great, tips overlays, beautiful lacing on the grips and the skins.

Well done, hopefully you bring it to this year's TN classic I'd love to see in person.

Ed
Title: Re: My first attempt with Yew (picture heavy)
Post by: Selfbowman on January 12, 2018, 09:23:36 am: I like it a a lot.
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Post by: ohma2 on January 12, 2018, 12:44:50 pm: Thats one to be proud of Clint.
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Post by: hoosierf on January 13, 2018, 06:01:13 pm: Just beautiful. Nice one. The collection of skilled artists on this site blows my mind. Well done.