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Offline dreamcraft_archery

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European Yew Flatbow
« on: December 02, 2020, 10:16:21 am »
Hi guys!

I finished another bow. This time it's something special. I got my hands on crazy piece of European Yew. It had many checked sapwood spots, there were some going even to heartwood. But I managed to find a bow inside. Wood owner claimed it was seasoned for 3 years, but I gave it a bit more time in my shed.
The bow is 64" overall long, drawing 50-55lbs at 26". It took nearly no set. There is mostly one growth ring on the back except handle section. (surface was concave so I left a few more there) Tips overlays are from Bog Oak. I named it "Leszy" - as a slavic demon of forests. Bow shoots really fast and smooth. I love it's character with all the bumps and knots.

If you like the bow check out my video from building it:
https://youtu.be/hHdDUKbtu-s

All the best guys!
Stay safe!
« Last Edit: December 02, 2020, 10:19:33 am by dreamcraft_archery »
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Offline dreamcraft_archery

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Re: European Yew Flatbow
« Reply #1 on: December 02, 2020, 10:17:13 am »
More pictures.  :BB
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Offline Pat B

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Re: European Yew Flatbow
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2020, 10:36:53 am »
Beautiful and exceptional yew bow.  8)   :OK
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Offline DC

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Re: European Yew Flatbow
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2020, 11:00:43 am »
Gotta love that. Don't think you can beat Yew for looks.
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Offline Morgan

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Re: European Yew Flatbow
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2020, 11:49:31 am »
I really like that bow!
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Offline bassman

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Re: European Yew Flatbow
« Reply #5 on: December 02, 2020, 12:30:37 pm »
Good vid. Nice bow. Excellent work. Good on you.
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: European Yew Flatbow
« Reply #6 on: December 02, 2020, 01:48:04 pm »
beautiful,, congrats,, :)
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Offline PaSteve

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Re: European Yew Flatbow
« Reply #7 on: December 02, 2020, 04:49:52 pm »
Very nice bow. Enjoyed your video. Excellent work all the way around.
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Offline mmattockx

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Re: European Yew Flatbow
« Reply #8 on: December 02, 2020, 05:04:42 pm »
Quote from: DC on December 02, 2020, 11:00:43 am
Don't think you can beat Yew for looks.

+1. It makes such fantastic looking bows and OP did a great job with a character piece.


Mark
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Offline bjrogg

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Re: European Yew Flatbow
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2020, 05:08:29 pm »
Yes Sir. Does look like you ended up with something special.
Nicely done
Bjrogg
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Offline Lehtis

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Re: European Yew Flatbow
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2020, 11:22:41 pm »
Great work!
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Offline Hawkdancer

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Re: European Yew Flatbow
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2020, 12:06:50 am »
Lots of character!  Very nice job!  That bow gets a huge "ATTABOY" and 2 :OK :OK!
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Offline Del the cat

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Re: European Yew Flatbow
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2020, 02:02:44 am »
Gorgeous, I love 'em like that, lots of character waggles :).
Del
(PS Personally I'd have padded under the grip at the back as it is almost concave and those corners can sometimes be uncomfortable.)
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Offline chappie

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Re: European Yew Flatbow
« Reply #13 on: December 03, 2020, 03:34:15 am »
Saw your progress on reddit and instagram and it looks really nice!!
Just one simple question, what kind of leather did u use for the handle? and what kind of leather could be used best for a arrow rest?
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Offline dreamcraft_archery

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Re: European Yew Flatbow
« Reply #14 on: December 03, 2020, 04:28:59 am »
Thank you for all your comments guys, I really appreciate each one. I'm very proud of this bow, I was dreaming to have such 3 years ago before I started making them.
Chappie - I use tanned cow leather. Sometimes decorated. I have some leftovers from my friend and I use them on my bows. I'm not sure what kind of leather would be better - I don't have any experience with others.
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