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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Carson (CMB) on March 20, 2015, 06:30:51 pm

Title: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 20, 2015, 06:30:51 pm

Here is a dressed up yew bow with a basic American flatbow design.  It was a trade bow for a really cool yew wood flute. My friend Jeff Calavan of Oregon flute company makes some incredible flutes. I backed this one with salmon skins after reducing the sapwood down from 3/8" to a fat 1/4". Not the tightest grain yew. Shoots great. A little string follow makes it really forgiving and completely dead in the hand.
I didnt do a very good job of photos on this one.
66" nock to nock
50# at 28" draw



(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/Echo%20Archery/5_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_yew%20handle%20bow_zpswi7xynnz.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/Echo%20Archery/5_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_yew%20handle%20bow_zpswi7xynnz.jpg.html)

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/Echo%20Archery/4_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_salmon%20skin%20backing_zpsf6uqj5fw.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/Echo%20Archery/4_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_salmon%20skin%20backing_zpsf6uqj5fw.jpg.html)

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/Echo%20Archery/7_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_yew%20longbow_zpsxycjvzoo.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/Echo%20Archery/7_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_yew%20longbow_zpsxycjvzoo.jpg.html)

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/Echo%20Archery/2_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_oregon%20flute%20company_zpsusl9b2wx.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/Echo%20Archery/2_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_oregon%20flute%20company_zpsusl9b2wx.jpg.html)

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/Echo%20Archery/10_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_yew%20longbow%202_zpsrihwyvtf.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/Echo%20Archery/10_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_yew%20longbow%202_zpsrihwyvtf.jpg.html)

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/Echo%20Archery/3_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_Jeff%20Calavan_zpsxtbnj1af.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/Echo%20Archery/3_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_Jeff%20Calavan_zpsxtbnj1af.jpg.html)

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/Echo%20Archery/9_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_yew%20wood%20bow_zpspstmhf8d.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/Echo%20Archery/9_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_yew%20wood%20bow_zpspstmhf8d.jpg.html)

(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/Echo%20Archery/8_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_bone%20overlay_yew%20bow_zpsvukncrtq.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/Echo%20Archery/8_Echo%20Archery_Carson%20Brown%20Yew_Primitive%20archery_bone%20overlay_yew%20bow_zpsvukncrtq.jpg.html)


(http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k633/Acer_circinatum/Echo%20Archery/11_Echo%20Archery_Full%20Draw%20Yew%20Longbow_traditional%20Archery_no%20hunting_Carson%20Brown_zpsbjiq2gso.jpg) (http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Acer_circinatum/media/Echo%20Archery/11_Echo%20Archery_Full%20Draw%20Yew%20Longbow_traditional%20Archery_no%20hunting_Carson%20Brown_zpsbjiq2gso.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: paco664 on March 20, 2015, 06:37:54 pm

the pictures ain't there...

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 20, 2015, 07:34:51 pm

The pictures showing now?

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: paco664 on March 20, 2015, 07:36:42 pm

Quote from: Carson (CMB) on March 20, 2015, 07:34:51 pm

The pictures showing now?

yes sir... and holy cow that is GORGEOUS!!!!

i am serious... that is one of the prettiest bows i have seen...

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 20, 2015, 07:49:31 pm

Looks like a nice clean bow Carson.

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: bubby on March 20, 2015, 07:57:18 pm

sweet rig their carson, nice bend, I love that f/d on the stump

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Weylin on March 20, 2015, 09:00:07 pm

beautiful bow, even better in person. I can tell he's stoked.

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 20, 2015, 09:30:42 pm

Thanks Weylin. It sure shot well for me that day at Kutch's...except on the steel bears! I am thinking I like a 50# for those foam hunting coarses.

Thanks bubby, Gordon took that photo.

Thanks good Chris

Thanks Paco!

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: wizardgoat on March 20, 2015, 10:42:05 pm

Nice lookin bow. Salmon on yew is an eye catcher for sure.
I've been messin around with some thick ringed yew and see nothing wrong with it at all.

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Dances with squirrels on March 20, 2015, 10:43:39 pm

I like it. Good quality photos too.

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on March 21, 2015, 02:20:44 am

Another beautiful bow sir, top notch work.  I love the last pic with the no hunting sign!  haha

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: IdahoMatt on March 21, 2015, 02:28:30 am

Man Carson you've been busy.  Great job.  He looks very happy indeed.  Love the FD pic :)

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 21, 2015, 02:49:37 am

Thanks Goat! I agree, the coarse grained yew is good stuff. Generally a little softer and lighter than the tight grain, but not always. It really does well with a good belly tempering.

Thanks DWS, I just forgot to get some braced and unbraced pics.

Thanks Peacebow...yeah that stump had photo opportunity written all over it.

Idaho Matt, Thanks! I have cleared up some time to finish bows...which is my goal for this yea: FINISH  bows. Starting em easy.  ;) I might even post another one tomorrow..if I can get it all wrapped up and have the energy for photos and the photobucket dance. 

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Jodocus on March 21, 2015, 04:11:26 am

Also very classy and I really like the bend of it at full draw.

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: adams89 on March 21, 2015, 04:21:37 am

very nice tiller and design, no doubt a very good bow

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: blackhawk on March 21, 2015, 08:43:23 am

If he's happy(which looks like it),then I'm happy!!! :)

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 21, 2015, 12:35:27 pm

Thanks fellas. If you are happy chickenhawk, then I am happy  ;D

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: PAHunter on March 21, 2015, 01:57:32 pm

Haha love the last pic!  No hunting my #$%.   ;) ;D  I pass several no hunting signs on the walk to one of my spots, always makes me chuckle.  Sweet bow!  I have never seen salmon skins but I love them!  If I find a place to order those from I may have some questions for ya!

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Hans H on March 21, 2015, 03:35:26 pm

another beauty, congrates

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Arrowind on March 21, 2015, 04:37:35 pm

Your bows are always VERY HIGH QUALITY and THAT one my good man is no exception!  VERY NICE!!

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Stixnstones on March 22, 2015, 07:51:06 am

Umm, wow man sweet!

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Will H on March 22, 2015, 08:43:15 am

All around beauty! Wouldn't expect anything less from you Carson! Well done :)

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Badly Bent on March 22, 2015, 08:02:18 pm

What another one? Either your not sleeping or you have some elves in the shop. ;D ;D
Good looking bow Carson, very nice all around.

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Aaron H on March 23, 2015, 02:39:05 pm

Another stunner Carson

Title: Re: Yew american flatbow 66" 50# at 28" - salmon skins
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 23, 2015, 04:35:47 pm

Thanks PAhunter, if you are serious about ordering salmon skins, PM me.  :)
Thanks Hans
Thank you arrowind
Thanks stixnstones
Thank you Will 
Thanks Greg :)
Thanks Falcon