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Main Discussion Area => English Warbow => Topic started by: Bob W. on April 29, 2016, 10:22:18 pm

Title: First English Yew Longbow build
Post by: Bob W. on April 29, 2016, 10:22:18 pm

Hi everyone, this is my first English Yew Longbow. It is 72" long and pulls 65# at 28". I have kingwood tip overlays and strikeplate. It is finished with tru iol for now. I did back it with rawhide to be on the safeside although now I know that it was not necessary. I did not violate the first sapwood growth ring. Thanks to Del and his video build alongs, It does have 1" of set but is a nice shooter. Any criticism is welcome.Thanks Bob W.(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv24/licenseddadad/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMG_20160429_195019_zpsrum0tmhy.jpg) (http://s666.photobucket.com/user/licenseddadad/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMG_20160429_195019_zpsrum0tmhy.jpg.html)

Title: Re: First English Yew Longbow build
Post by: Bob W. on April 29, 2016, 10:23:29 pm

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv24/licenseddadad/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMG_20160429_195032_zpsavqfrflx.jpg) (http://s666.photobucket.com/user/licenseddadad/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMG_20160429_195032_zpsavqfrflx.jpg.html)

Title: Re: First English Yew Longbow build
Post by: Bob W. on April 29, 2016, 10:36:22 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qVoGulYQU4

Title: Re: First English Yew Longbow build
Post by: Bob W. on April 29, 2016, 10:37:40 pm

/www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y478N2JXWuk

Title: Re: First English Yew Longbow build
Post by: Bob W. on April 29, 2016, 10:46:15 pm

It is finished now thank you!(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv24/licenseddadad/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMG_20160429_193907_zps5okpkzxs.jpg) (http://s666.photobucket.com/user/licenseddadad/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMG_20160429_193907_zps5okpkzxs.jpg.html)

Title: Re: First English Yew Longbow build
Post by: Jonas on April 30, 2016, 07:07:06 am

Hi Bob,
thats a very good looking yew bow!
Since you have asked for criticism  ;), I would get the outer limbs bending a little more (just a little scratching) but to say that for sure I  need a picture with a better side profil (dont get me wrong, the tiller is good, thats just the cherry on the top)
Greetings from Germany!

Title: Re: First English Yew Longbow build
Post by: Bob W. on April 30, 2016, 09:30:09 am

Thank you Jonas. I  have Family in southern Germany as my Mother is from Munchen!(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv24/licenseddadad/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMG_20160429_193941_zpsgejlgfwq.jpg) (http://s666.photobucket.com/user/licenseddadad/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMG_20160429_193941_zpsgejlgfwq.jpg.html)

Title: Re: First English Yew Longbow build
Post by: Bob W. on April 30, 2016, 09:33:20 am

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv24/licenseddadad/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMG_20160429_194026_zpskebkpxaz.jpg) (http://s666.photobucket.com/user/licenseddadad/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMG_20160429_194026_zpskebkpxaz.jpg.html)I will probably change the leather grip, it was all I had at the moment.

Title: Re: First English Yew Longbow build
Post by: Bob W. on April 30, 2016, 09:34:15 am

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv24/licenseddadad/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMG_20160429_194215_zps2uyzn1es.jpg) (http://s666.photobucket.com/user/licenseddadad/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/IMG_20160429_194215_zps2uyzn1es.jpg.html)

Title: Re: First English Yew Longbow build
Post by: Bob W. on April 30, 2016, 09:43:48 am

I would like to thank everyone on PA, there is a vast amount of Knowledge stored here by  the best bowyers out there!

Title: Re: First English Yew Longbow build
Post by: WillS on April 30, 2016, 12:56:03 pm

Beautiful work Bob! Very well done indeed  :)

Now get that leather grip off, this is the warbow section!  Chop to it!!