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Offline Bryce

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Re: A few yew sticks
« Reply #45 on: August 20, 2012, 03:39:03 pm »
Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on August 20, 2012, 03:29:25 pm
I like how it works, very soft and easily removed. I think I had about 45 minutes from the saw to a floor tillered blank. Crazy soft wood.

just wait till shes ready to shoot. light and fast  ;D

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Re: A few yew sticks
« Reply #46 on: August 20, 2012, 03:54:16 pm »
Its low ring count stuff, which doesnt mean much to me. Not sure how important that is in regards to performance?
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Re: A few yew sticks
« Reply #47 on: August 20, 2012, 07:34:36 pm »
with that weight bow ring count doesn't matter that much, if it were a warbow that would be a different story
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Re: A few yew sticks
« Reply #48 on: August 20, 2012, 08:18:36 pm »
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 Looking good. I really like that Yew wood. Haven't had a-lot of it to work with but got a couple from CMB that are still wet. This winter I may push them a little. Put a pair of rattlesnake skins on it and it will be a looker for sure. Dean
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Re: A few yew sticks
« Reply #49 on: August 20, 2012, 09:43:06 pm »
Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on August 20, 2012, 03:54:16 pm
Its low ring count stuff, which doesnt mean much to me. Not sure how important that is in regards to performance?

IMO, I notice a difference between a bow with 15 RPI and one thats Like 50 RPI.  but if the 15 is heat treated then its a different story. both would be good hard hitting/shooting bows.
but if it shoots good then i really dont care as long as it puts food on the table, or puts a smile on a friends face. ;D

cant wait to see how this comes out. already looking really good!
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Re: A few yew sticks
« Reply #50 on: August 20, 2012, 09:51:43 pm »
Drums:  Just got back from a NASCAR weekend.  Great catching up on PA with this post.  For myself, I found that final tillering yew with sandpaper is all you need.  I put down the files and scrapers at this stage.
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Re: A few yew sticks
« Reply #51 on: August 20, 2012, 10:19:47 pm »
I figurted that out Matt. It amazes me what 80 grit on a block will do, even very lightly worked. I love it! However I cant wrap my osage/whitewood brain around soft equaling strong.....a few days from now when its ready to be final tillered and shot I will have my answer.
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Re: A few yew sticks
« Reply #52 on: August 21, 2012, 04:02:37 am »
Looking good so far...
I've got piles of yew sitting around here...must make some spare time to get stuck into it!
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Re: A few yew sticks
« Reply #53 on: August 21, 2012, 04:38:56 am »
Quote from: PEARL DRUMS on August 20, 2012, 10:19:47 pm
I figurted that out Matt. It amazes me what 80 grit on a block will do, even very lightly worked. I love it! However I cant wrap my osage/whitewood brain around soft equaling strong.....a few days from now when its ready to be final tillered and shot I will have my answer.

Hehe....yeah, Im freaked out when working yew too. Its soft, and once it goes it really explodes....but man it is wicked bow wood. I wish I had more...only a few billets are left in my stash, cramped in behind heaps of wych elm:-/.

I see suggestion of giving her snake skins...not a bad idea. But, once buffed up the sapwood has the most amazing cream colour and I think you will lose some of the contrast that characterise a yew sap/heartwood bow with skins. If you decide not to back it, then keep in mind that it dents easily....it being soft and all.

Looking forward to the results:-)

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Re: A few yew sticks
« Reply #54 on: August 21, 2012, 12:25:57 pm »
looking great. I was working on half a stave today trying to remake a limb that a "friend" shattered when he took it to the range without asking me. 

 I think you should still put thin rawhide on it as it would look more classic than snakeskins but give you some more durability for your hunting.
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Re: A few yew sticks
« Reply #55 on: August 21, 2012, 01:10:52 pm »
Quote from: Gaur on August 21, 2012, 12:25:57 pm
looking great. I was working on half a stave today trying to remake a limb that a "friend" shattered when he took it to the range without asking me. 

 I think you should still put thin rawhide on it as it would look more classic than snakeskins but give you some more durability for your hunting.

I may still back it Randy. Im one picky sumgun about my bows and if they arent just perfect I wont add anymore to them whatsoever. If it shoots well and I can hunt with it I will rawhide back it.
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Re: A few yew sticks
« Reply #56 on: September 04, 2012, 10:38:27 pm »
Where is this bow pearl?  Did I miss something while off chasing elk?  Have you just been busy off terrifying whitetails?
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Re: A few yew sticks
« Reply #57 on: September 04, 2012, 11:02:41 pm »
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Re: A few yew sticks
« Reply #58 on: September 04, 2012, 11:22:38 pm »
I really didn't see that coming.
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