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Weylin
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Pacific Yew Hollow Limb Design 64", 50#@28"
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August 05, 2018, 04:39:10 pm »
Someone asked me to recreate the yew hollow limb bow that I made last year. Well, as all of you know, every self bow is it's own person. A lot is similar but this is definitely its own bow. This was made from a branch with an exceptionally high crown and very tight growth rings that I got from Bryce. It had enough wiggles and bumps to make it a challenge to tame. The sapwood rings were thinner than paper and even with lots of care I managed to damage the ring with my dull spoon that I was using to tease the cambium off with. So to be on the safe side before sending the bow off to someone else I decided to back it with rawhide. I'm sure that it didn't really need the reinforcement but better safe than sorry. I got some beautiful skins from Cipriano to back it with. As the handle started to take shape I realized that I couldn't cover it up with a handle wrap or stick an arrow rest on it. Thankfully the customer was a good sport and went along with me. I'm really thrilled with how this bow turned out. It was an adventure but well worth it.
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selfbow joe
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Re: Pacific Yew Hollow Limb Design 64", 50#@28"
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August 05, 2018, 04:41:20 pm »
I love this bow. Great workmanship.
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Dvshunter
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August 05, 2018, 05:06:05 pm »
Awesome weapon!
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meanewood
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Re: Pacific Yew Hollow Limb Design 64", 50#@28"
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August 05, 2018, 05:31:13 pm »
Wow, that has to be the best looking bow I've ever seen!
It's a weapon but also a piece of art.
Loved looking at it, thanks for sharing it with us.
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burchett.donald
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August 05, 2018, 06:21:00 pm »
I agree, wouldn't cover that handle...excellent craftsmanship
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Accipiter
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Re: Pacific Yew Hollow Limb Design 64", 50#@28"
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August 05, 2018, 06:29:34 pm »
Wow, unique and beautiful! That handle is
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Badger
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Re: Pacific Yew Hollow Limb Design 64", 50#@28"
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August 05, 2018, 06:35:00 pm »
Wow, that is something else. Hard act to follow. That must take some real patience to scoop that out. Do you know what the bow weighed when finished?
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Bob Barnes
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August 05, 2018, 06:35:24 pm »
you are talented...that is unbelievably beautiful...
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DC
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August 05, 2018, 07:24:37 pm »
Very very very nice! I'm sure not going to post my hollow limb for a long time
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Danzn Bar
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August 05, 2018, 07:59:49 pm »
Absolutely, beautiful work, what is your opinion of the performance of a hollow limb bow? is it a performer or just a looker?
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Parnell
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August 05, 2018, 08:15:25 pm »
Very nice!
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FilipT
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August 05, 2018, 11:54:13 pm »
Amazing craftsmanship as always Weylin! Looking forward to new videos and bows of yours.
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TorstenT
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August 06, 2018, 12:58:29 am »
I‘m speechless! That bow‘s so beautiful and special and so well crafted!
You could even post any of your bows anonymously - one look at it and we’d all know who made it...
Congrats!!
Torsten
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Del the cat
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August 06, 2018, 01:46:25 am »
That's sweet as a nut.
I've got a rather iffy Yew stave that someone wants turning into a bow.
Nice dark heartwood, V thin sapwood and a handful of shakes
I might try an HLD it's not a commission as such but he wants something a bit different if possible.... play time
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bushboy
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August 06, 2018, 06:34:57 am »
Simply stunning!
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