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Title: Yew deflex static
Post by: paulsemp on November 28, 2022, 02:07:33 pm

Been a while since I posted, still making and shooting them. This piece of yew came off an ornamental tree. Not sure of the species fairly dense ring count. Small diameter Pole with a about 4 inches of deflex. Did not feel like combating the d flex knowing that it would come back one way or another. Figured I'd had two choices either reflex deflex or static. Went with the static. Did not have enough wood in the handle so I built it up with some Walnut and purple leaf plum. Came out to 44 lb at 27 1/2 in. Thanks for looking

Title: Re: Yew deflex static
Post by: paulsemp on November 28, 2022, 02:09:04 pm

More

Title: Re: Yew deflex static
Post by: paulsemp on November 28, 2022, 02:09:44 pm

Whoops look like I doubled some up

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Post by: PaSteve on November 28, 2022, 02:46:28 pm

Wow, that's a looker. Beautiful job!

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Post by: simk on November 28, 2022, 02:47:36 pm

Good choice, nice work  (-S

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Post by: Pat B on November 28, 2022, 02:58:28 pm

Very nice bow, Paul. That deflex should make for a nice shooting bow. Well done!

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Post by: superdav95 on November 28, 2022, 03:47:54 pm

Gorgeous bow. Well done.  Perfect tiller.  Just a smart looking bow. 

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Post by: Will B on November 28, 2022, 04:55:07 pm

Great looking bow. Love the tiller on that bow. Thanks for sharing your work here.

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Post by: Badger on November 28, 2022, 05:55:33 pm

      Very Nice!

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Post by: bjrogg on November 28, 2022, 09:28:49 pm

Looking good Paul.

Bjrogg

Title: Re: Yew deflex static
Post by: bradsmith2010 on November 29, 2022, 01:06:41 am

congrats,, :)

Title: Re: Yew deflex static
Post by: Hamish on November 29, 2022, 05:40:14 am

 I don't normally like the fg style recurve handle on a self bow. The more I looked at your pictures I have to admit it looks pretty darn good, in fact very artistic and beautiful.
Overall you have done a very fine job, for sure.

Title: Re: Yew deflex static
Post by: Pappy on November 29, 2022, 06:39:13 am

Very nice Paul, beautiful bow, bet it smooth to shoot also. :)
 Pappy

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Post by: osage outlaw on November 29, 2022, 07:46:48 am

Beautiful work Paul!  Looks like a BOM candidate.

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Post by: RyanY on November 29, 2022, 08:35:39 am

That’s killer Paul. Well done!

Title: Re: Yew deflex static
Post by: Pappy on November 29, 2022, 12:43:27 pm

I was thinking the same thing Clint , great minds think alike 😉 Pappy

Title: Re: Yew deflex static
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 29, 2022, 01:20:01 pm

Pauly is the true definition of a craftsman. He can literally make a nice bow out of anything with nearly any flaw(s). I've seen it dozens of times over the years. All you have to do is look at his riser/grip build up and its quite obvious.

Title: Re: Yew deflex static
Post by: bjrogg on November 29, 2022, 03:44:22 pm

Is pretty cool how you beveled the lamentations

Bjrogg

PS nice to see you guys

Title: Re: Yew deflex static
Post by: BowEd on November 30, 2022, 10:15:13 am

Beautiful bow going with the flow of the stave making these self bows.
It does'nt take much natural deflex to relieve the inner limbs.

Title: Re: Yew deflex static
Post by: paulsemp on December 01, 2022, 11:28:52 pm

Thanks for the nice comments guys. Brian I got a new phone a while back and forgot to send you a new contact card. I'll send you a text so you got my new number

Title: Re: Yew deflex static
Post by: bjrogg on December 02, 2022, 05:43:00 am

Thanks Paul. I was guessing that. I sent you a few texts without a reply.

Didn’t think you were ignoring me. Hope all is well. Glad to see you here and that’s a pretty fancy bow.

Bjrogg

Title: Re: Yew deflex static
Post by: Stixnstones on December 02, 2022, 08:15:44 am

Beautiful bow as usual buddy. That handle work is just stunning

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Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 02, 2022, 07:39:17 pm

That is incredible! Well done. Jawge

Title: Re: Yew deflex static
Post by: Selfbowman on December 03, 2022, 07:59:46 am

That’s a beauty for sure. Well done. Arvin