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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: simk on October 21, 2018, 06:59:58 am

Title: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: simk on October 21, 2018, 06:59:58 am

Hi Folks

After 22 strokes from the top limb this one is ready for presentation.

Yesterday I shot her plenty and measured draw weight. Shoots nice but the draw weight was a little dissapointing. For the next bows I now ordered a new measuring device and maybe I should also subscribe at the gym.... 8)

Thank you Simson, Mo_coon-catcher, Louie, High-Desert, backtothewood, GaryL, bjrogg, upstatebowyer, Danzn Bar,  240m3srt , halfeye, Weylin, Jakesnyder, M2A, Steve T, loefflerchuck, kamil 2910 - whom I might forgot for presenting your bows and providing great inspiration.

Cheers from Switzerland, Simon

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: simk on October 21, 2018, 07:01:29 am

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Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: simk on October 21, 2018, 07:01:50 am

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Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: Del the cat on October 21, 2018, 07:02:33 am

Very nice...
I can see I'm going to have to post one soon  ;)  ::)
Del

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: simk on October 21, 2018, 07:05:30 am

dwait wait wait... 8) looking forward del!

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: upstatenybowyer on October 21, 2018, 07:33:57 am

Hey now! That looks awesome simk.  8) Way to go seeing this one through.  )P(

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: ohma2 on October 21, 2018, 08:35:19 am

Great looking bow,your attenion to detail stands out .

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: Pat B on October 21, 2018, 08:40:47 am

Beautiful bow, Simk. What is the draw weight?
 I love the background, too. The barn(?) looks very old and the hinges are special, at least to me.

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: DC on October 21, 2018, 09:30:10 am

Very nice! What is Yew and what is Rowan?

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: simk on October 21, 2018, 10:08:19 am

Thanx Guys!!!!!

Pat: - Draw weight is 35# - the barn is about 300 years old and contents our living room (-; the wood is sun burnt spruce, i think it was renewed 120 years ago but the hinges probably are same age as the house.

DC: As I bent the recurves the rowan splintered so I had to reinforce them with yew under/over(?)lays

Cheers

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: Jakesnyder on October 21, 2018, 10:20:25 am

Good looking bow there!!

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: backtowood B2W on October 21, 2018, 10:58:35 am

Very nice bow. I tried a static as my 9th bow build and one hook didn't hold up. So i told myself make a few more straight or reflexed ones and than try again.
When i see yours I've got pins and needles in my fingers
Nice Barn and restauration. I love seeing old things getting a new use!
Martin

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: burchett.donald on October 21, 2018, 11:45:03 am

  Well balanced Simk...Nice bend and craftsmanship...
                                                                                Don

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: leonwood on October 21, 2018, 01:54:44 pm

Not sure if like the barn more or the bow ;D Both are pretty for sure!

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: Bayou Ben on October 22, 2018, 07:38:41 am

Nice job Simon.  The balance came around nicely.  It looks great. 

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: High-Desert on October 22, 2018, 07:59:51 am

That’s a looker! I love a bow with simplistic style, but clearly a lot of attention to deal. Everything fits, the pin knocks are classy, and a great looking fiber grip. Great job!

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: simk on October 22, 2018, 02:46:01 pm

Hi

Thank you for the flowers. Except of the splintered statics, which cost me some time and nerves, working this bow was a real pleasure as everything worked like it  should. And  of course I didnt do the photos from the dark side of the moon where the glue line is...ok. Shoots the arrows quick  and accurate :BB

bttw: Just do it! If you well heat treat these statics after steam bending they should keep 80/90% of the shape.

Today I fixed the plan for the little yew. The two in the middle need epoxy, thats why they arent worked since a while, and the little one above chrysaled after heat treating, stupid layout, ignorance & arrogance  8)

Cheers

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: Marc St Louis on October 22, 2018, 04:46:37 pm

Very nice bow.  Well done

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: Mo_coon-catcher on October 22, 2018, 04:55:14 pm

That bow looks great! It looks like it would have to shoot well. And should serve well for a good long while.

Kyle

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: bjrogg on October 22, 2018, 07:10:25 pm

Very nice bend smik. Well done sir.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Yewinforced Rowan Static 62" / 35# @ 28"
Post by: selfbow joe on October 27, 2018, 07:30:02 am

Nice work ! Like the tips