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Offline Gordon

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #15 on: October 22, 2008, 06:19:30 pm »
Kegan,

If this bow were meant for hunting I would have probably backed it with rawhide to protect the sapwood from getting dinged. But since I'll only be using it for target shooting, I wanted to leave it unbacked because the sapwood is so attractive. I'm not too worried about the back failing because I worked the sapwood down to a single ring (which was a lot of work) and yew sapwood has a reputation of holding up even when violated.
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Offline Kegan

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #16 on: October 22, 2008, 06:30:16 pm »
Quote from: Gordon on October 22, 2008, 06:19:30 pm
Kegan,

If this bow were meant for hunting I would have probably backed it with rawhide to protect the sapwood from getting dinged. But since I'll only be using it for target shooting, I wanted to leave it unbacked because the sapwood is so attractive. I'm not too worried about the back failing because I worked the sapwood down to a single ring (which was a lot of work) and yew sapwood has a reputation of holding up even when violated.

Ahhh. Thanks :)!
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Offline robbsbass

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« Reply #17 on: October 22, 2008, 06:36:10 pm »
I think everything has been said, that is one beautiful bow.

            Robb
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Offline huntinoly

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #18 on: October 22, 2008, 06:53:32 pm »
Great bow Gordon. If you still have that one when I get down to see you, I would like to shoot it. Greg
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Offline D. Tiller

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #19 on: October 22, 2008, 07:13:27 pm »
Why does eveyone think I'm a good one or a bad one?  ;D

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Offline Gordon

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #20 on: October 22, 2008, 09:44:03 pm »
Of course Greg :). That's funny DT  :D
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Offline ravenbeak

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #21 on: October 22, 2008, 10:39:57 pm »
clap clap clap

nice one
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Offline ahawi stick

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #22 on: October 22, 2008, 10:50:07 pm »
Super job , tiller looks perfect real nice finish,like to see what you can do with a top quality yew stave! ;D
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Offline Hrothgar

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #23 on: October 23, 2008, 03:32:36 pm »
Beautiful work on the tip overlays, nice job working around that pin knot on the upper limb too.  Otta be proud of that one.
Philip
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Offline BryanB

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #24 on: October 23, 2008, 04:40:18 pm »
Gordon-
Great looking bow.  I'm glad you finally decided to start digging in to your yew stash.
I look forward to shooting it soon. 
Did anyone doubt that gordon wouldn't chase yew sap wood down to a single ring?  ;D
Bryan
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Offline Keenan

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #25 on: October 23, 2008, 07:32:17 pm »
 "Did anyone doubt that Gordon wouldn't chase yew sap wood down to a single ring?"
Bryan

 Exactly my thoughts Brian,  I think there is a name for that type of person   ;D   We need to dig out a piece of high elevation old growth yew that is about 60-80 rings per inch with allot of bumps,dips, dives and character  just so we can all sit back and watch ;) >:D
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Offline PeteC

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #26 on: October 23, 2008, 08:02:36 pm »
Beautiful bow Gordon!! I like everything about it!I'm going to have to give yew wood a try one of these days .      God Bless
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Offline Sparrow

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #27 on: October 23, 2008, 08:09:53 pm »
 BEAUTIFUL !    Frank
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Offline Blacktail

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Re: Yew Longbow
« Reply #28 on: October 24, 2008, 12:05:37 pm »
wow gordon,that bow has true oregon history...when i looked at it all i seen was chet stevenson  standing  there in his robin hood suite...and the many other bowerys from oregons past...i dont know if you are into this or not...you should start writing down your adventuers of bow making and maybe hunting...and write a book of oregons bowyers..because you really bring the past to the present..thanks john
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Offline brownhillboy

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« Reply #29 on: October 26, 2008, 12:28:02 am »
A true work of art Gordon!  Even your presentation is flawless!
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