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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bowkee on May 11, 2010, 05:54:55 pm

Title: West Coast Yew
Post by: bowkee on May 11, 2010, 05:54:55 pm

This Bow I have been working on for quite some time. Finally got the set done with my own interpretation and a little help from The Division of Anthropology photos and This fine website.
The bow is Yew Backed with Whitetail Sinew, 43"NTN 40# @20" Very strong bugger.
I did the tips with goat rawhide and a wrapping of Sinew and Dog bane fiibers.
i'm really happy with this Bow set, no string follow (set). :)Phillip


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Title: Re: West Coast Yew
Post by: medicinewheel on May 11, 2010, 06:03:44 pm

Wow, really nice!

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Post by: james parker on May 11, 2010, 06:05:11 pm

yep  thats nice too ;)

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Post by: El Destructo on May 11, 2010, 06:08:25 pm

Looks sweet PK.....nice job

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Post by: dragonman on May 11, 2010, 06:56:54 pm

another authentic looking bow, over what distance  will a bow like that be effective?

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Post by: Del the cat on May 11, 2010, 07:17:22 pm

Beautiful work...
Del

Title: Re: West Coast Yew
Post by: bowkee on May 11, 2010, 08:12:27 pm

Thanks, Sure Hurts those 2 fingers if we dont loose it quik (Camera Hurry Up)

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Post by: sailordad on May 11, 2010, 10:31:13 pm

Phillip, very nice bow  8)

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Post by: hillbilly61 on May 11, 2010, 10:54:43 pm

Very nice...Love the look!!!

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Post by: Pappy on May 12, 2010, 07:42:32 am

Very nice work,sweet little bow. :)
   Pappy

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Post by: Barrage on May 12, 2010, 01:24:58 pm

Man, another nice short bow.  Nice.

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Post by: Kegan on May 12, 2010, 02:03:23 pm

I love it, the painting and tiller are fantastic :)!

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Post by: Blacktail on May 12, 2010, 02:14:15 pm

that is a great stick..i really like the whole gear..john

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Post by: Parnell on May 12, 2010, 02:27:52 pm

That is one to admire for sure.  All the pictures are interesting, but to see how the bow can just be so easily carried in the quiver like that - very interesting.  Very practical.  Something like that is definitely on my build list...don't know how well sinew backing would hold up on our humidity though...

Title: Re: West Coast Yew
Post by: OldBow on May 12, 2010, 02:56:08 pm

Primitive! That's what I like on this site. Bookmarked for May Self BOM fun, too.

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Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on May 12, 2010, 03:16:56 pm

Paddle bows are my favorite design. wow very nice authentic look on that!

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Post by: Badger on May 12, 2010, 03:55:23 pm

    I love little bows like this, great job! Steve

Title: Re: West Coast Yew
Post by: bowkee on May 12, 2010, 04:30:21 pm

Quote from: dragonman on May 11, 2010, 06:56:54 pm

another authentic looking bow, over what distance  will a bow like that be effective?

I haven't shot for distance yet but I would say it could go 150 at least with the right arrow. Up close 10 20 yards its on the mark.

Title: Re: West Coast Yew
Post by: bowkee on May 12, 2010, 04:34:48 pm

Quote from: Parnell on May 12, 2010, 02:27:52 pm

That is one to admire for sure.  All the pictures are interesting, but to see how the bow can just be so easily carried in the quiver like that - very interesting.  Very practical.  Something like that is definitely on my build list...don't know how well sinew backing would hold up on our humidity though...

I sealed the bow after painting with true oil, seems to be holding well, I usually try shooting the Bows I make at the beach were it is legal to see if the moisture effects the sinews.

Title: Re: West Coast Yew
Post by: rileyconcrete on May 12, 2010, 06:54:33 pm

Another great one Bowkee.  Love this little setup.

Tell

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Post by: bowkee on May 12, 2010, 09:05:16 pm

Thanks all :) ;) 8)

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Post by: ricktrojanowski on May 12, 2010, 09:14:11 pm

NICE!!!!  I love that bow, you did an awesome job on it.  Congrats on your fine work.

Title: Re: West Coast Yew
Post by: juniper junkie on May 13, 2010, 12:37:54 am

very authentic looking. that is what primitive is all about. those little bows can sure shoot, the trick is to be able to shoot them as well. good job.

Title: Re: West Coast Yew
Post by: bowkee on May 19, 2010, 03:31:54 am

Sure got it there :)

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Post by: mox1968 on May 19, 2010, 06:41:11 am

great looking bow its amazing how much of a draw thet you can get with such a short bow.

Title: Re: West Coast Yew
Post by: bowkee on May 22, 2010, 05:20:47 am

I was going to try fore 22" but I figured what the heck, man them arrows go out fast as it is ;D