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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Greenriverwoodcraft on January 21, 2018, 07:42:19 pm

Title: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: Greenriverwoodcraft on January 21, 2018, 07:42:19 pm

This is little bow was made from a nearly discarded remainder piece of yew from a stave I received from High-dessert.  The stave he sent was great for one bow only I originally thought but after I started laying out I was sure that I might be able to get 2 good target bows rather than just one heavy hitter and since I had never recurved yew before this I figured I would give it a go.  Anyway the result is this little bend through the handle 34 pound at 27 inch 59 inch sweetheart.  I put a single heavy layer of sinew on for safe keeping and I am glad I did because otherwise it would have been to light in my mind.  This is the first time I have ever used Haddock skins and I like them, the belly goes almost completely transparent and its pretty cool.  The tips are of white oak burl and I wrapped the ends of the backings with black silk thread, the arrow rest is buffalo horn antler and finally the handle is jute twine.  I have included a picture of the young recipient of this bow on christmas morning because I love seeing my bows in the users hands as much as all of you do.

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Title: Re: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: pnwarcher on January 22, 2018, 12:50:15 am

The look on his face says it all. Christmas morning indeed!

Title: Re: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: mullet on January 22, 2018, 04:51:28 am

Yes, sir, looks like a happy Archer with a fantastic looking bow.

Title: Re: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: bjrogg on January 22, 2018, 05:54:00 am

Looked at this one last night before you had the pictures up. That is a nice little yew bow and that had to feel fantastic to see that last full draw picture. Wow wait till he gets to actually shoot a arrow with it.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: Pappy on January 22, 2018, 06:03:02 am

Sweet bow, very nice work. Tiller looks dead on. :)
Pappy

Title: Re: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: BowEd on January 22, 2018, 08:56:37 am

Yessir..Nice work and the young fella looks like he'll get good use out of it.

Title: Re: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: sieddy on January 22, 2018, 10:55:14 am

Fantastic bow and story mate. What a brilliant Christmas present for a young lad!
 :D

Title: Re: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: ohma2 on January 22, 2018, 12:39:10 pm

Wish i could see it not getting pics just blue question marks????????

Title: Re: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: selfbow joe on January 22, 2018, 07:56:47 pm

Very nice work

Title: Re: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: upstatenybowyer on January 23, 2018, 06:14:47 am

An absolute beauty. Every bow you've ever posted has such a perfect tiller, goes to show how good you are at this. The recipient will get many years of enjoyment. Very nice work  ;)

Title: Re: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: M2A on January 23, 2018, 07:59:10 am

That's one great looking bow! And one happy archer looking to sling some arrows :)
Mike

Title: Re: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: High-Desert on January 23, 2018, 08:14:59 am

That's a proper Christmas gift! Nice to see scrap wood turning into such a work of art.

Title: Re: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: Greenriverwoodcraft on January 23, 2018, 07:28:31 pm

Thanks for kind words everyone, I am really falling in love with yew as a bow wood! I just wish it was native to my parts.

Title: Re: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 23, 2018, 07:33:00 pm

That kid takes a great action pose!  Hope he catches the bug himself. 

Title: Re: Yew short recurve with sinew and haddock skin backing
Post by: Greenriverwoodcraft on January 24, 2018, 08:22:20 pm

Thanks Upstate!  That's high praise considering the amazing bows you have been churning out lately.  I need to do a rigid recurve like yours soon.