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Offline Josh

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Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« on: April 05, 2011, 10:38:43 pm »
I recently made my Dr. a Hickory backed Yellowheart that I posted back in February, I liked it so much that I had to make myself one.  :)  66"NtN 50# @ 28".  1 3/8ths wide to midlimb to 5/16ths tips.  Handle woods are Padauk, Hickory, Cocobolo, and Yellowheart. Tips are Padauk and Yellowheart. The bow holds around 1.5 inches of reflex. It shoots great and I am really liking this combo... Still got plenty of Yellowheart and Hickory to cut into strips to make different designs with... thinking of trying a R/D next with this combo.  Whaddaya think?  Thanks for looking!  :)













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Offline ErictheViking

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Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2011, 10:45:13 pm »
Perfect tiller.   I like the layers on different laminations of wood on the riser and tips. great job on a sweet looking bow.
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Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2011, 10:48:32 pm »
That is a very attractive looking bow ;D Well done as usual
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Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« Reply #3 on: April 05, 2011, 11:20:23 pm »
Looks great Josh.  Tiller looks right on, and I like the wood combo.  I don't think I've seen Yellowheart used before, Very cool.
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Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2011, 11:39:11 pm »
Nice bow Josh! I think you photo shopped that tiller? :P Really nice ;)

That full draw sun pic is the bomb dude! 8)

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Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« Reply #5 on: April 05, 2011, 11:44:19 pm »
Just Awesome.  Nice work!
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Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2011, 12:01:17 am »
Very cool ! I like it.
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Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2011, 12:14:51 am »
Thanks Eric!

Thank you Elktracker!

Thanks Rick!  I found a place that carries exotic woods and when I saw the yellowheart on the rack I came back home and searched "yellowheart bows"  on the search function of PA.  Only one bow came up and it was done by Marc St. Louis.  I figured if he'd use it then it had to be a pretty decent bow wood.  It is pretty good in compression. I really like it.  :)

Har de Har Har, Tim! ::)  Thanks for the compliment! :D

Thank you Arrowind! 

Thanks a bunch Ryan!
« Last Edit: April 06, 2011, 12:40:04 am by Josh »
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Offline NTD

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Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2011, 12:24:33 am »
Looks good Josh  ;D

I agree you should try a mild R/D 8)
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Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2011, 12:29:30 am »
OH YEAH definatly a beauty just love that handle@ tips-Full draw looks nice to,looks its gonna be a nice day with the sun in the background-Hammertime

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Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2011, 12:41:27 am »
Sweet lookin bow Josh... you nailed the tiller.

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Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2011, 12:45:56 am »
Great looking bow.  I have never worked with yellow heart.  I have found a place to get it.  How does it work?  Is it similar to Ipe?
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Offline NTProf

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Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2011, 01:54:00 am »
Great job! I too love yellowheart. Excellent in compression, takes very little set. I have one more piece that I am currently working on (if it every stops raining so I can get outside). I will definitely be making more with this combo (hickory  n yellowheart).

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Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2011, 03:34:32 am »
That arc is a joy to behold.  Some tillers just make my shoulder relax when I see them.  Thats one.

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Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2011, 11:36:58 am »
Very good looking combination.  Awesome tiller.  I'm sure he'll love that.
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