Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: stonecarver on October 09, 2016, 04:05:20 pm

Title: Started a yew branch bow
Post by: stonecarver on October 09, 2016, 04:05:20 pm

I got a dead yew branch 3 days ago. So far I have the general shape and bending good for a few inches. I rubbed her down with paste wax and will give it a few weeks to lose all the extra MC, It has a little reflex some curves, a couple knots and lots of pin knots. Just under 50 inches long, no idea how much the draw weight may be.

It came off this branch at a 45 degree angle:

(http://i.imgur.com/JKz37pG.jpg)

Just above where bow crosses over the other branch you can see some dark discolouration, there was a bare spot on the bow there from a wind rub.

(http://i.imgur.com/QPsOmVb.jpg)

My first time using yew for a bow, great wood!

Title: Re: Started a yew branch bow
Post by: gpw on October 10, 2016, 08:24:53 am

Cool project .... real "primitive” !!!   Take your time , let it bend gradually ...