Yew selfbow (full draw page 3)

[adb]

Hey, Gordon

I started with 1 1/2" at the middle, extending for 10" on each side of center, and then a continuous taper to 1/2" tips. I tried to keep the thickness to the 7/8 rule of the BLBS, where the bow ends up not quite as thick as it is wide. D section profile, of course! This is the only way to go with yew. However, having said that, I'm thinking of making a yew flat bow, with wider limbs, a built up riser, and more elliptical tiller. I have a naturally reflexed stave, and I want to try something other than a traditional ELB. I'm by no means an expert with yew. Someone like Marc St Louis would be a good person to ask. Good luck. I really enjoyed making the yew bow, it's amazing wood.

[adb]

Hey, Manny

I have a proposition for you. I think a lot of people on this forum are really tired of listening to us argue and bicker. I think it detracts from the true intent of this forum, which is the sharing of bow making information. It's obvious we don't like each other, but that happens in this world. Maybe, in the interests of peace and harmony, we could just avoid each other form now on? Your comments don't seem genuine or positive, and your sarcasim about "being just a beginner" is unappreciated. I've tried, through PMs, to bury the hatchet with you, but it hasn't worked. What do you say we just give each other a wide berth? I'll avoid comments on your threads if you avoid mine. Thanks.

To the Mods & Admins: this is an attempt at peace, not continued controversy. I hope you let it stand.

[George Tsoukalas]

"Picture perfect" tiller is fine for pictures (LOL), adb, but the proof is how it shoots. Personally, there's a tad too much bending in the handle to suit me and may account for some of the hand shock you are feeling. Could be what Ryan said too. Anyway, it shoots fine. It's a wrap! Well done. Peace is a good, also!  Jawge

[adb]

Hey, George

With proper brace height, there is no hand shock when shooting this bow. I'm happy with the way it is. For my first self yew, and a character stave to boot, I'm pretty pleased.

[DanaM]

I'm pretty pleased.

And that is all that matters, That your pleased Once again nice bow.

[George Tsoukalas]

Yes, adb, that is all that matters! Enjoy your beautiful bow. Jawge

[NOMADIC PIRATE]

What my eyes see is too much bend in the middle and too strait limbs, all in all not a plesant arc,..again, just in my eyes.

[Pappy]

Fine looking bow adb,love the tips and finish work.If it shoots good for you that is the main thing.
Nice job. Right Jawge,Peace is a good thing.
   Pappy

[Pat B]

Beautiful bow adb. I'm building up a respect for yew. I've only made a few yew bows but will continue to and put them through their paces. I pretty hard on my bows so they have to be able to take it.
 I love the way you have done the tips. Has the appearance of typical horn nocks without the headaches of making horn nocks. 
   I build bows for myself. I appreciate comments and suggestions from others and apply them when necessary but if I like it, that is how it stays.
   Pat

[George Tsoukalas]

Peace is always good, Pappy. Jawge

[ballista]

 in the least, beautiful. im sure the antlers were hell to get on, but the bow is something to be proud of. -jimmy

[adb]

Hey, Everyone

Since posting this bow a month ago, I've tweaked it a bit. Besides putting a couple hundred arrows through it, I re-tillered the top limb just a hair. I got the middle of the top limb bending just a bit more.

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[ballista]

well, the tiller looks great- actully, mine has alot of bend in the handle /lower limb, i see yours is similar-good work man -jimmy

[adb]

My intention was to make a true ELB... bending "full compass" through the handle. It wasn't a perfect piece of yew, and I wanted to make sure everything was working, to avoid over stress.

[John K]

Looks real good to me Adam, i love the full draw pic !