Well after all this discussion lately about what wood is better and all that I decided to take the opportunity to work some yew that I got my hands on. I had only worked it once before and didn't have much luck...anyway I thought I might go ahead and make a similar Osage bow right along with it for comparison. Both are 62" ntn and right around 40lbs. The Osage has a 10" handle section on account of the 3" fades (been wanting to do that for a while) and weighs 18.5oz. The yew has an 8" handle section and weighs 17oz. Other than that they were pretty much apples for apples. Anyway, I didnt get em all slicked up yet but I did take a couple pics while tillering to share with ya.
![Smiley :)](http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/Smileys/default/smiley.gif)
I have to say they both shoot equally well. I still love Osage a little better just cause I know the wood and I'm like a bull in a china shop when I'm workin wood. I really had to be carful not to dent the yew... Keenans stave press helped me with that.
![Wink ;)](http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
all in all I'd say they are both winners. Next on my list is hhb and hickory head to head
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Thanks fer lookin and as always comments and critique are welcome.
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