My good buddy Mr. Hippy gave me a set of old gnarly yew billets at pappys 2013. They didn't have any sapwood on them and the best I could tell a po'ed beaver ate it off
. This wood must have been quite old as it was a very dark brown color, some of you seen them in person and others seen pics before I started. Over the last year Ive tinkered with them here and there as there was a lot of work involved and not my typical "few days" bow. The rings are microscopic so a proper decrown couldn't happen. I spliced them together and carefully leveled the back off until it was a clean surface, which was at least 3/8" stock removal. I then heat straightened and floor tillered the bow without bending it too far as I was afraid what may happen to the back being unprotected. I added 3 layers of whitetail back sinew and hide glue. I let it sit for 7-8 weeks. I then Tillered it out and added some very nice diamondback water snake skins Mr Scott Stanberry gifted me, thanks buddy. The overlays are wood Mr. Buckeye Guy gave me, cant remember the species? Feel free to enlighten me on that fella's. I must admit, this is the first bow that has allowed me to rest, I honestly don't feel like Im chasing that perfect bow anymore....ahhhhh....
Stats:
60" ttt
1 1/4" wide
50 @ 27"
2" reflex
tips are under 3/8" wide
14.97 oz. complete with a string
Thanks for looking, and as always feel free to comment, good or bad. I posted a ton of pics, many similar.
