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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: dreamcraft_archery on January 18, 2021, 09:59:31 am

Title: European Yew Branch Bow
Post by: dreamcraft_archery on January 18, 2021, 09:59:31 am

Hi guys!

My recent creation. This bow was made from the branch being 1-2" at widest. 59" long, drawing 30lbs at 24". Purple heart tips overlays and arrow plate. Handle made from braided dyed flax twine. The bow took 1" of set. I named it "Nyja" - slavic goddess. Upper limb was very tricky to tiller due to wavy profile.  Full of knots and character bow. Sweet little stick.  :-D

A video start to finish from making this bow:
https://youtu.be/0GuRpWUxwl4

All the best!!!

Title: Re: European Yew Branch Bow
Post by: Digital Caveman on January 18, 2021, 10:14:28 am

Nice tillering with that wavy wood.
The last bow you posted was good, but this one is twice that ;)

Title: Re: European Yew Branch Bow
Post by: dreamcraft_archery on January 18, 2021, 03:52:25 pm

Thank you! I like such challenging sticks  )-w(

Title: Re: European Yew Branch Bow
Post by: Kidder on January 18, 2021, 10:40:14 pm

Stunning! Love everything about it - the curves, the profile, and even the handle wrap color. Nice work!

Title: Re: European Yew Branch Bow
Post by: dreamcraft_archery on January 20, 2021, 01:47:22 am

Thank you Kidder! I did my best, glad you like it!

Title: Re: European Yew Branch Bow
Post by: Tracker0721 on January 20, 2021, 08:29:37 am

Looks great! And I just saw it on Instagram too, sweet little clip. I’ll checkout the YouTube video next!

Title: Re: European Yew Branch Bow
Post by: Selfbowman on January 20, 2021, 09:00:33 am

Looks like another bow of the month bow. Well done

Title: Re: European Yew Branch Bow
Post by: IdahoMatt on January 20, 2021, 02:58:43 pm

Lookin good

Title: Re: European Yew Branch Bow
Post by: Stickhead on January 20, 2021, 03:15:10 pm

Nice job on a stave that most wouldn’t even try!

Title: Re: European Yew Branch Bow
Post by: Santanasaur on January 21, 2021, 10:30:20 am

Wonderful bow and excellent video. Definitely worth checking out