A successful 2 piece take down yew bow!

[superdav95]

Thanks guys.  Yes this did turn out good in the end which I’m happy about.  There were times that I had my doubts ha ha. It’s not perfect and has some character but  I’m happy with it.  Aaron yes the burned in string loop grooves harden the very soft yew.  I think it looks kind of cool too.  I just used a old broken drill bit heated up red hot.  Hamish,  sounds like you followed this entire story… it was seemingly doomed at times but it came together.  I learned a lot with this bow!  The big thing I learned is that yew is not a great candidate for a fg sleeve takedown.  I’d likely go with a metal sleeve system if I were to do it again.  That being said it’s a nice tight sleeve fit.   

Thanks again guys. 

Dave

[PaSteve]

WOW!!!! That's beautiful.

[superdav95]

Thanks Steve. 


For those interested here is the original post for the initial failure of bottom limb of this bow…

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,72195.msg1012634.html#msg1012634

[superdav95]

I recently decided to rawhide back this bow being inspired by Simon (Simk) on here.  He posted a gorgeous yew bow with rawhide backing that was stained.  He had mentioned that he often does this with his yew bows as the sapwood is very soft and prone to dents and damage.  I liked that idea and applied a set of rawhide strips to this finished bow.  The sapwood on this bow was gleaming white and it was a pretty contrast with the heartwood.  I decided to do it anyway.  I took it out and fired a couple dozen arrows thru it and it could be a contender for this years hunting bow.  It shoots hard and fast.  The stain job is a break up pattern similar to a snake skin with some green mixed it.  Thanks for looking.   Cheers.

[superdav95]

A few more…

[bjrogg]

Really nicely done Dave. You made that one cooperate with you turned it into what you wanted it to be.

Love it

Bjrogg

[superdav95]

Thanks Bj.  Yes It eventually confirmed to what I wanted. 

[Bob Barnes]

Nice job.  I really like the TD system that you used.  It allowed a nice smallish grip.  The camo is cool too...Thanksgiving (fall) colors.    It certainly looks like a hunting bow.   

[superdav95]

Nice job.  I really like the TD system that you used.  It allowed a nice smallish grip.  The camo is cool too...Thanksgiving (fall) colors.    It certainly looks like a hunting bow.   

Thanks Bob.  I’m hoping I get one close enough for me this year.