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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Del the cat on August 02, 2021, 06:30:43 am

Title: Del's Character Yew ELB
Post by: Del the cat on August 02, 2021, 06:30:43 am: I got the bow finished, a few tricky moments with splits and cracks, but I've shot over 100 arrows through it taking the arrow right to the tip of the pile. It's 71" ntn and measured 44# @ 28". It took a whisker of string follow after a mornings shooting but recovered to a bit of natural reflex/backset.
The English Yew stave was given to me by one of my friends, it had apparently been lying in a barn for 8 years, it had been split from a log, and it was very narrow in places with splits and cracks running into the wood. First shot at full draw there was tic :o >:( :-[ and a small crack opened up on the corner of side/back... it was at a very shallow angle and more of a splinter than a serious crack. I flexed the bow, flooded it with low viscosity CA, clamped it and left it 24hrs... whew, it was fine :) .
The grip had a huge bulge on the back and was slightly concave across the width, I built it up with leather and glue which was rasped to shape before the black leather grip (from an old motorcycle jacket) was added.
Del
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Post by: Dances with squirrels on August 02, 2021, 06:55:05 am: Perfect. Challenging. One of a kind. My favorite kind of bow.
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Post by: bjrogg on August 02, 2021, 07:12:47 am: Yew just broke all the rules with that one Mr Cat. Very impressive and it certainly is a beautiful bow.

Bjrogg
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Post by: simson on August 02, 2021, 07:33:07 am: yeeew, that's a stick. Oh no, a boa constrictor is coming out of the bush (2. pic).
Super work, Del. Congrats, that bow is a looker for sure.

Any chance for mor pics?
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Post by: Del the cat on August 02, 2021, 07:42:02 am: Quote from: simson on August 02, 2021, 07:33:07 am
yeeew, that's a stick. Oh no, a boa constrictor is coming out of the bush (2. pic).
Super work, Del. Congrats, that bow is a looker for sure.

Any chance for mor pics?
Cheers, yes I'll get some more pics when the sun isn't quite so bright... it's tricky to get good shots.
Ha! Sun has gone in :)
I'm not sure what the weird black mark is... looks a bit like a scorch mark, but I scraped into it a bit and it didn't feel crunchy...
Del
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Post by: Marc St Louis on August 02, 2021, 09:21:06 am: Looks pretty darn good, also looks like you had to fill in some knots. Challenging piece of wood
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Post by: Hamish on August 02, 2021, 09:41:31 am: Yew beauty! Awesome.
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Post by: Stixnstones on August 02, 2021, 11:18:59 am: That thing just brought a smile to my face, just fantastic work on such a challenging stave. Awesome!
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Post by: bentstick54 on August 02, 2021, 11:47:41 am: Now thats a bow. Not to many people would have seen a bow in that stave. Excellent job on your part.
Your fellow archers look like they have some doubt though as they’re standing back just in case LOL.
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Post by: gifford on August 02, 2021, 02:14:15 pm: Now that was a challenging stave, excellent problem solving with the whoop-de-dos and fissures. Thanks for sharing the pics of this bow.
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Post by: rps3 on August 02, 2021, 03:09:56 pm: Now thats quite a bow. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Hawkdancer on August 02, 2021, 03:28:43 pm: That is quite esoteric, to say the least! A very interesting piece of talent!
Hawkdancer
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Post by: Parnell on August 02, 2021, 04:01:52 pm: A real beauty, Del. Really like the wiggle and full draw picture.
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Post by: PaSteve on August 02, 2021, 04:47:18 pm: Very nicely done. Looks great Del.
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Post by: PeteC on August 02, 2021, 05:57:02 pm: It's beautiful. Great job with a gnarly piece of yew. God Bless
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Post by: JW_Halverson on August 02, 2021, 07:03:08 pm: The poor stave never stood a chance when you picked it up. Thankfully, it surrendered and ugly duckling became a swine. ;D

She's a beauty, sir. A real beauty.
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Post by: SLIMBOB on August 02, 2021, 08:05:05 pm: I have never made a bow from yew. If I ever get to, I would want it to look like this one. Really nice Del.
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Post by: superdav95 on August 02, 2021, 08:14:48 pm: Seeing this bow makes me seriously want to do another yew bow! My budget is tight but will take what I can get. Inspiring!
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Post by: Morgan on August 03, 2021, 12:27:18 am: Super impressed Del. I love working with snakey staves but all those roller coaster humps would make me go cross eyed and likely insane. Working a usable bow out of that stuck is a testament to your skill. Outstanding.
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Post by: bpctcb on August 03, 2021, 01:48:05 am: Beautiful bow! I love all the character and your skill at bringing it to life.

BP
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Post by: bownarra on August 03, 2021, 02:30:13 am: :)
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Post by: lleroy on August 03, 2021, 06:17:18 am: Absolutely gorgeous.
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Post by: Ruddy Darter on August 03, 2021, 06:09:07 pm: A Wizardly bow for Gandalf 8), very nice.

R.D.
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Post by: Selfbowman on August 03, 2021, 08:56:06 pm: Well done. That one is full of character. Eyebrows raising!😁
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Post by: airkah on August 04, 2021, 01:58:44 pm: It takes real skill to make a such a beautiful bow out of a piece of wood like that!
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Post by: Dvshunter on August 05, 2021, 09:26:29 pm: Beautiful bow Del.
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Post by: Bamboo-Bows on August 06, 2021, 12:40:26 pm: Whaaaat a amazing looking bow. Great job! Love it.
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Post by: George Tsoukalas on August 08, 2021, 09:56:03 am: Wow! Awesome bow. Reminds me of a bow that Chet Stevenson made that I saw in one of the TBB's. Nicely done. Jawge
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Post by: Del the cat on August 08, 2021, 10:45:47 am: Thanks everyone for all the appreciative comments :)
It means a lot coming from you guys.
Del
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Post by: Fox on August 09, 2021, 10:19:38 pm: (A) :OK
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Post by: organic_archer on August 12, 2021, 09:09:46 pm: Unreal. That piece of wood is not for the faint of heart! You nailed it. A testament to your skills!