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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Blacktail on January 01, 2012, 05:05:23 pm

Title: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Blacktail on January 01, 2012, 05:05:23 pm

This is a bow that I started in Montana because I was missing my home state of Oregon. It is Pacific Yew. Nock to nock it is 62 inches. The growth rings are 62 growth rings an inch. It is a half an inch at the tips, inch and a half at the fade outs. It has 6 inches of brace heigth and is 60lbs at 25 inches. The tips are covered in Cherry Bark and the handle is wrapped in Cherry Bark. I got a few wrinkles in the handle but that is ok by me because I really like the Cherry Bark for a handle. It is backed with Rattle Snake skin from Central Oregon.  Thanks for looking.

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Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Del the cat on January 01, 2012, 05:12:28 pm

That's a handsom bow, nice lookin' piece of Yew.
Del

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Pat B on January 01, 2012, 05:31:36 pm

Very nice bow and the cherry bark accents are cool.

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: osage outlaw on January 01, 2012, 05:32:40 pm

Very nice.  Do you have any pics of the entire back?  I always enjoy seeing a good rattler skin.

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Buckeye Guy on January 01, 2012, 05:46:19 pm

Sweet looking bow !
Guy

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Blacktail on January 01, 2012, 05:49:12 pm

Here are some pics of the back...not the greatest pics but I hope you can see the skin ok!


(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v231/longarrow/toready9.jpg)

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Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Keenan on January 01, 2012, 06:37:45 pm

Wow that is some sweet looking yew John. You really nailed the tiller on that one and I love how you did the tips. When are you going to get over here for another play day? Lulyn, Wade and I have been revamping the shop, so when you come over we will have more space to mess up >:D

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: ErictheViking on January 01, 2012, 06:42:26 pm

Nice job on that John. I really like the cherry bark tips and grip.   You did the yew justice.

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Ifrit617 on January 01, 2012, 06:52:39 pm

That looks real nice blacktail! I sure do like the looks of a yew riser with the rings feathering out. Awesome bow.

Jon

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: tattoo dave on January 01, 2012, 07:24:18 pm

Turned out beautiful blacktail!! Nice work. I've never messed with cherry bark, but have been wanting to for a while. Is it hard to work with?

Tattoo Dave

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: toomanyknots on January 01, 2012, 08:12:18 pm

Gorgeous.

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: blackhawk on January 01, 2012, 08:15:34 pm

Looks like a sweet smooth forgiving accurate bow there...AND its purtty ;)

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: gstoneberg on January 01, 2012, 08:24:34 pm

Beauty!

George

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: bcbull on January 01, 2012, 09:53:10 pm

looks great bro i like it brock

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: TurtleCreek on January 01, 2012, 10:26:15 pm

Nice work, the bark looks pretty sweet on the handle

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Blacktail on January 01, 2012, 10:38:09 pm

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE KIND WORDS GUYS.....THIS bow was really fun to work and the tightness of rings made it a really challenge...hey DAVE...i haven't worked that much with cherry bark BUT the little that i have its fun....john

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: gmc on January 01, 2012, 10:50:08 pm

Really nice primitive look, John.

The tiller looks great.

Well done.

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Blacktail on January 01, 2012, 11:43:40 pm

ohhh keenan, i will have to get over some time and make some shavings.....and i cant wait to see the shop...later john

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on January 02, 2012, 12:01:35 am

Good looking bow John. I cant wait to get to working some yew.

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: coaster500 on January 02, 2012, 12:23:00 am

Great shooter...  Yew sure makes a great looking bow :)

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Dvshunter on January 02, 2012, 02:21:50 am

Way to rong in the new year. Cool bow. I like the handle wrap.

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Elktracker on January 02, 2012, 02:35:06 am

Great looking bow John! I love the cherry bark grip and tips! Tiller looks awsome too! Well done as always!

Josh

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Blacktail on January 02, 2012, 03:06:41 am

thanks so much bros...i am thinking about messing around with more cherry...john

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Sidewinder on January 02, 2012, 07:59:00 am

nice looking bow. The rings really pop on that yew. Danny

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Dean Marlow on January 02, 2012, 09:57:19 am

That is a great looking bow. I am in the process of getting some Yew myself. Hope to make one a-lot like yours. Thanks for sharing.

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: MWirwicki on January 02, 2012, 10:32:30 am

Very nice looking bow.  That cherry bark sure compliments the beauty of the yew.  Gonna have to start looking for some cherry bark!

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: johnston on January 02, 2012, 10:57:36 am

John that bow is seriously nice. Quality from the git-go.

Lane

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Blacktail on January 02, 2012, 02:14:50 pm

thanks so much guys...every one here is a blessing.....dean,i cant wait to see the wood you get...and i hope every thing goes ok for you....john

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: snag on January 02, 2012, 02:52:30 pm

She's a beauty John! Hunting weight, great piece of yew, homegrown rattler skins, AND cherry bark grip...Wow!

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Blacktail on January 02, 2012, 09:23:44 pm

thanks david,now i just need to kill a blacktail...lol...

Title: Re: 2012 New Years Yew
Post by: Pappy on January 03, 2012, 07:37:56 am

Beautiful bow,good way to start the New Year. :) :)
   Pappy