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Title: Yew sneak peek
Post by: Keenan on October 17, 2008, 04:07:18 pm

  Roughed this one out a few weeks ago and it's been drying nicely. Going to be for a friend ;)  Yew; elevation 4600.  about 1 1/4 " natural reflex.  60" long going to be aiming for  60 lbs @ 28' probably going to flip the tips a little.

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Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: Ryano on October 17, 2008, 04:33:40 pm

That should make a beauty Keenan.  8)

Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: Gordon on October 17, 2008, 04:45:55 pm

Nice stave Keenan. What limb width will you use for that length of bow?

Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: David Long on October 17, 2008, 06:00:32 pm

So Keenan how would you rate the overall quality of that stave as it compares to your locally gathered stuff? If it's typical, it sure looks like a great piece, nice and clear. Dave

Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: Keenan on October 17, 2008, 07:37:53 pm

 Gordon, this should finish about 1 3/4"  at the fades, about 1 3/8" mid limb, and 1/2" at the tip for width. Thickness should be about 3/4" at the fades, 5/8" at mid limb, 1/2" at the tips,  More of a flat bow with very slight oval profile and  slightly more rounded on the top. At least thats the plan.  Fairly tight grain, so I'm expecting it to be fairly strong.

  David. we do have some nice yew up here, but trying to find an area where it's straight and limb free can take some miles of searching and then there is jumping threw the hoops for the Forest Service 
 
 Ryan sure hope so, can't wait to see the look on his face  ;) Not sure what I'll do to the back. May try a new type of skin

Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: Pat B on October 17, 2008, 08:26:21 pm

Nice yew stave, Keenan. I've grown to appreciate yew with the few bows I've built with it. I'm rough on bows and so far I haven't destroyed my this year yew hunting bow  ;D .
  I'm looking forward to your progress. 8)    Pat

Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: Sparrow on October 17, 2008, 08:54:36 pm

 Nice looking stave ! I will be down in the land of yew all of dec. I hope to be able to get some while I'm there. Frank

Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: OldBow on October 17, 2008, 11:04:56 pm

Like the looks of the grain on this one. Got to be a winner. This is a tease, Keenan. Keep 'em coming.

Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: Blacktail on October 19, 2008, 09:47:03 pm

looks like you are anther adventure with some of GODS WOOD.or thats what i call it...keenan,i really need to buckel down some time and come over and learn some bow making..i have kind of given up on it...did you see my knapping work on pp.great job.GOD BLESS..john

Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: Keenan on October 19, 2008, 11:37:15 pm

Thanks for the encouragement everyone, You would think by now I would be having it done in a few days but someting about nice tight grained yew that makes you go slow and cautious. Like maybe the thought "I'm going to hate myself if I blow this one" :o
  Frank let me know when your coming down, maybe we can go on a gathering.
 
  John, you are welcome anytime. Bring your bow and that stave,That way we can shoot and shave. :o ;D

Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: Pappy on October 20, 2008, 06:33:06 am

Looking good so far,can't wait to see that finished.
   Pappy

Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: deerhunter97370 on October 20, 2008, 01:41:42 pm

Keenan, looks like this will be a great bow. Good luck. Joel

Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: Keenan on October 20, 2008, 01:47:38 pm

 Thanks Pappy.
 
 Joel, thank you, I think your right, we are all in trouble against Gordon. You know how those perfectionist overachievers are ::)

Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: Gordon on October 21, 2008, 02:16:40 am

I appreciate the compliment Keenan, but you're not exactly chopped liver. Your bowyering skills are second to no one.

Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: Keenan on October 21, 2008, 10:21:46 pm

 Thanks Gordon, but I can still make kenneling out of perfectly good wood. ;D

Title: Re: Yew sneak peek
Post by: Sidewinder on October 22, 2008, 02:21:41 am

Keenan, you've got us quivering with anticiaption. Can't wait to see it finsihed.   Danny