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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Keenan on January 08, 2010, 03:01:18 pm

Title: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Keenan on January 08, 2010, 03:01:18 pm

 This is Yew D/R character bow that was made from a highly deflexed stave. The stave had over 6" of natural deflex, so It was best suited for a Deflex/Reflexd bow. Often we are so busy looking for straight or naturally reflexed staves that we overlook the potential that is in natural deflexed staves.
  This bow is 68" Tip to Tip and comes in at 61 lbs at 28 inches. It has been tillered out to 30 inches and even pulled to 31 several times. The tips are zebra wood ad the finish is minwax polyurethane.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c326/bornagainprimitve/IMG_1732.jpg)
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Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Kegan on January 08, 2010, 03:57:22 pm

Oooooh! I dunno if I can wait a few minutes, let alone years to see this one ;D!

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: waterlogged on January 08, 2010, 06:24:14 pm

Nah. Not shiny enough  ;) Will be looking forward to this one

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Blacktail on January 08, 2010, 07:59:03 pm

ohhhh come on keenan...thats not fair for the rest of us  ;) ;)....hey,do you reduce and round the sap wood in the early stages...john

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: sailordad on January 08, 2010, 08:02:11 pm

well well well
from wht your showing it sure looks sweet as pie

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: D. Tiller on January 08, 2010, 08:08:54 pm

NICE!!!  ;D

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Keenan on January 08, 2010, 08:13:48 pm

Quote from: blacktail on January 08, 2010, 07:59:03 pm

ohhhh come on keenan...thats not fair for the rest of us  ;) ;)....hey,do you reduce and round the sap wood in the early stages...john

Yes John, I generally roll them fairly soon. The sharper corners are easy to lift a splinter. And if you wait till near draw weight, rounding those corners  can easily bring you in under weight. ;)

 Thanks guys, Wasn't sure if this one was going to hold together with all the knots but I've had it to 31" several times on the tree and she's doing good.

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Blacktail on January 08, 2010, 08:29:17 pm

o.k. thats what i was thinking..because it is wood removed..thanks john

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Pat B on January 08, 2010, 08:52:48 pm

That first side view is very sexy!  Looking forward to seeing it ALL!  ;D

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Keenan on January 08, 2010, 09:38:50 pm

 Just one leg at a time Pat,  Remember the best teases don't show everything. ;D :D   >:D

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Gordon on January 08, 2010, 10:10:06 pm

Oh my, I better remember to be sitting down before I look at this one  :o

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: NTD on January 08, 2010, 10:14:06 pm

What Pat B said....Sexy! :o

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: radius on February 04, 2010, 05:20:14 pm

any more on this one, Keenan? 

This must be that high elevation yew you told me about a few months ago...can't really make out any rings...

love the shape

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Rich Saffold on February 04, 2010, 07:11:53 pm

So is she gonna be bare? you will you cover her with some leather? ;)

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Lombard on February 04, 2010, 10:04:35 pm

That is not fair Keenan. It is like that time when I was a kid at the county fair with my cousin, and we were peeking under the girlie show tent, and if that one big guy would just move, the mystery would be solved. ;)

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Keenan on February 05, 2010, 12:52:06 am

 Many had asked for more pics so I modified my post and added some pics. The first is the original stave .
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c326/bornagainprimitve/IMG_0865-1.jpg)
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c326/bornagainprimitve/IMG_1619-2.jpg)
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Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Pat B on February 05, 2010, 01:35:22 am

SWEET!!! 8)

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: medicinewheel on February 05, 2010, 05:01:22 am

WOW Keenan, that one looks fantastic; I'm sure it performs well!

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: radius on February 05, 2010, 05:07:08 am

outstanding!

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Pappy on February 05, 2010, 06:22:19 am

Another great looking bow,Very nice,I have got to finish mine. ;) :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Timo on February 05, 2010, 09:04:01 am

Not a big yew fan,(it messes me up) But I like that one very much! Nice job.

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Cooper on February 05, 2010, 09:45:47 am

This bow looks fantastic … I'm looking forward to the full draw pics  :)

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Blacktail on February 05, 2010, 10:24:33 am

yeh,hurry up and get MY bow done  :D :D....you know...you have put out some awsome sticks BUT that one is one of the best...and when i seen it.it wasnt even done..GREAT WORK BRO..john

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 05, 2010, 10:28:40 am

That is one gorgeous bow! More please! Jawge

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: brownhillboy on February 05, 2010, 01:53:25 pm

I'm with Jawge, more PLEASE! :)

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Josh on February 05, 2010, 04:09:52 pm

that bow looks amazing.  Can't wait to see the rest of the pics!   :)  -josh

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Mark Anderson on February 05, 2010, 04:28:33 pm

Wow! That is like jewlery. If a bowyer could call something "BLING", that is what it would look like.  Great job.
Mark

Title: Re: Yew D/R Tease
Post by: Ryano on February 05, 2010, 05:38:39 pm

Thats a sweet looking yew bow Keenan. Whats the length?

Title: Re: Yew D/R Character (Completed)
Post by: Keenan on February 05, 2010, 07:35:42 pm

 Thank you all for the compliments. Glad you like her

Title: Re: Yew D/R Character (Completed)
Post by: DanaM on February 05, 2010, 07:58:20 pm

Beautiful bow keenen and I'm glad you didn't do any sort of backing as the contrasr is stunning :)

Got to ask though did your arms get longer as I seem to remember that you have a 25" draw :D

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Keenan on February 05, 2010, 08:08:37 pm

Quote from: DanaM on February 05, 2010, 07:58:20 pm

Beautiful bow keenen and I'm glad you didn't do any sort of backing as the contrasr is stunning :)

Got to ask though did your arms get longer as I seem to remember that you have a 25" draw :D

Dana, Notice I'm trying to get the string back to my ear,,,,,, ::) That is a 29.5" arrow

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Jesse on February 05, 2010, 08:10:18 pm

awesome Keenan :o

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: RyanY on February 05, 2010, 08:24:48 pm

That's just grand! I've been thinking about making a R/D selfbow for a while now and after seeing yours and Ryano's I really want to make one. But I have a question. How do you set in the reflex so it stays reflexed instead of coming out during tillering?

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Barrage on February 05, 2010, 11:29:06 pm

Agree, awesome Keenan.  Love the character on that one, and the finish job in fantastic.    :o

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: ricktrojanowski on February 06, 2010, 12:23:02 am

 :o Man that is one awesome looking bow.  Very impressive.

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: majsnuff on February 06, 2010, 01:41:51 am

you are a brave man mr. Keenan.. all them bumps and swirls.. wow.. very nicely done.

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: elk country rp on February 06, 2010, 02:42:19 am

stunning!

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: medicinewheel on February 06, 2010, 04:37:59 am

This might be the best looking Yew bow I have seen...!

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Gordon on February 06, 2010, 11:18:01 am

I'm amazed at what  you were able to accomplish with a piece of wood that most of us would have discarded. The tips, handle, curves, character - they all flow naturally together to make this superub bow. I tip my hat to the master.

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: mox1968 on February 06, 2010, 11:34:48 am

hang that up in an art gallery!!

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: shamus on February 06, 2010, 03:41:27 pm

Quote

I'm amazed at what  you were able to accomplish with a piece of wood that most of us would have discarde

No, not at all. It's a high density piece of yew. That is exactly the kind of yew that you keep. It also has good character.

This bow is why we make wood bows. It's a d*mn inspiration, it is.

Nominate this for bow of the year.

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Keenan on February 06, 2010, 05:13:45 pm

Thanks Jesse,
 
Ryoon, Thank you, Yew will heat form very well. Just go slow and try for a deep penetrating heat and use some lard to keep it from drying to much. I always try to bend just a touch past what I want for the end result. Things always settle in some. The The original reflexed area was slightly in front of the handle before tillering.  The nice part is that the inner two thirds of the limbs are almost the same as the original stave. ;)

Barrage and Rick, Thank you.

Majsnuff, Thank you , Don't think I was brave. I almost backed it but wasn'tsure I could keep the skin or sinew down around the bumps so this seemed the best option. Like Shamas said, Good tight ringed Yew. ;)

Thank you Medicinewheel.

Thank you Gordon, I hate to say it, but I think I did throw a few potential bows away year ago. ::)

Thank you mox.

Shamus, Thank you Yes it's high density yew. Not sure what elevation this one came from but it looks to be about 4 rings per 1/16 of an inch. Had to use a magnifier to count. With that as an average it would be around 64 rings per inch. ;)

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: OldBow on February 06, 2010, 05:14:09 pm

What a treat! and following on the heels of your fine January Bow! Very nice! You have honored that piece of yew, Keenan! :)

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Keenan on February 06, 2010, 09:43:02 pm

 Thank you, Oldbow.  Still working on the new year resolution to finish what I start.   ::)

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: mox1968 on February 06, 2010, 10:43:08 pm

wow amazing finish how do you get that glossy look??

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Keenan on February 07, 2010, 12:17:49 pm

 Thank you, Mox. the finish is Minwax high gloss polyuerothane.

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: brownhillboy on February 07, 2010, 04:59:13 pm

Incredible bow Keenan!  That is one sweet looking bow!  Great job.

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Keenan on February 08, 2010, 04:37:56 am

Thank you, Brownhillboy

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Pappy on February 08, 2010, 09:17:54 am

Beautiful bow Keenan,I like everything about it. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Hillbilly on February 08, 2010, 11:04:06 am

Awesome, Keenan. Fine looking bow.

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: oneeye on February 08, 2010, 12:20:35 pm

That is one of the nicest bows ever, simple but elegant. I'll bet it shoots great.  great job!   Scott

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Little John on February 08, 2010, 04:58:30 pm

Beautiful bow as always Keenan, looks like your strength is coming back nicely. Them elk had best be on their toes come Sept.     Kenneth

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: hammertime on February 08, 2010, 05:08:49 pm

beautiful,truely inspirational,love all that contrast between sap and heart wood thanks for sharing.Hammertime.

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: hawkbow on February 08, 2010, 10:33:28 pm

Dang that looks like an elk slayer to me.. just send her on over.. i will try my best to make her bloody this year.. LOL

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Rich Saffold on February 08, 2010, 10:54:23 pm

Hey Keenan if you have any more you think you might toss keep me in mind for a trade ;).

I'm out of superlatives to describe your bow other than It's very beautiful and has a really fast looking tiller at full draw..Oh and I was right about the leather ;D..

Rich

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Keenan on February 09, 2010, 02:12:55 am

 Thanks guys.

 Little John, I'm focused this year,,,,,the freezer is empty

Hawk. Just looking at your shooting I'm sure that you'd bloody it up for sure.

Rich, I'm not showing LuLyn your post,,,,,,,,,,she'd call you up and give you all my piles of "Stupid Sticks"  LOL ::)

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: Oberon on March 29, 2010, 12:23:55 am

Woohoo what a lovely piece of work, has to be one of the best looking yew bows I have ever seen. She does have sex appeal.

Title: Re: Character Yew Completed
Post by: GregB on March 29, 2010, 02:44:15 pm

I've stayed away too long...almost missed this beauty!  ;) Great looking bow with a good bit of challenge in character. Beautiful finish job and beautiful in every respect. My congratulations Keenan on your fine accomplishment! :)