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Title: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: MattOwens on March 06, 2023, 11:23:06 pm

I'm new to posting here, but have lurked for years. I have learned so much from you all. I'm about finished with a bow I'm building for a good friend. It's pacific yew, 60" n2n, 53#@26, sinew and rattlesnake backed. It's still awaiting more finish coats and a beavertail grip. Very excited about this one and will post more pics once done. Thanks for looking

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: Bob Barnes on March 06, 2023, 11:24:48 pm

congrats!  What's not to like... your friend will love it.  :)

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: MattOwens on March 06, 2023, 11:26:15 pm

A couple more...

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: superdav95 on March 06, 2023, 11:29:29 pm

Beautiful bow!   Show us more. 

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: MattOwens on March 06, 2023, 11:34:46 pm

Thank you guys! A few more, with alot more to come

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: airkah on March 06, 2023, 11:42:39 pm

Beautiful!!! Really love your tiller on this one!

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: superdav95 on March 06, 2023, 11:43:57 pm

Love the recurves.  How much sinew did you put on?

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: MattOwens on March 06, 2023, 11:48:59 pm

Thank you all! I put 3 layers on with hide glue, I didn't weigh it out, I just did my best to keep it even. It was elk back sinew off a spike I was fortunate enough to cross paths with last year.

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: superdav95 on March 07, 2023, 06:59:07 am

Quote from: MattOwens on March 06, 2023, 11:48:59 pm

Thank you all! I put 3 layers on with hide glue, I didn't weigh it out, I just did my best to keep it even. It was elk back sinew off a spike I was fortunate enough to cross paths with last year.

Sweet. Very nice looking till too. 

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: Kidder on March 07, 2023, 03:32:51 pm

Welcome. That is a very sweet bow! Im a fan of everything from design, to tiller, to finish. Great job and don’t be a stranger!

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on March 07, 2023, 03:42:13 pm

I missed this one somehow. Lovely bow. I do my sinew jobs the same as you. No weighing of anything, just eyeball it and go.

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: bradsmith2010 on March 07, 2023, 03:46:32 pm

well done, congrats :)

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: Will B on March 07, 2023, 04:37:00 pm

Beautiful bow.  Thanks for posting.

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: Phillip King on March 07, 2023, 06:03:57 pm

 :) :BB

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: MattOwens on March 07, 2023, 06:13:41 pm

Well thank you all. Certainly won't be a stranger, I've got another sinew backed yew drying as we speak. This site has been great and has taught me so much thanks to you guys. I love seeing the work you all do

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: Pappy on March 07, 2023, 06:13:57 pm

Beautiful work, love it in all aspects. Pappy

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: ssrhythm on March 08, 2023, 05:41:47 pm

Nailed it!  Beautiful!

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: M2A on March 09, 2023, 08:38:21 am

Nice work! very sharp looking bow.
Mike

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: MattOwens on March 09, 2023, 09:48:03 am

Thank you all, I appreciate it! I'm finishing the grip today, should have more pics after awhile.

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: Pat B on March 09, 2023, 09:50:11 am

Beautiful bow, Matt. Everything about it makes me smile.  :OK

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: bentstick54 on March 09, 2023, 10:27:49 am

All I can add to comments is WOW.

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: MattOwens on March 10, 2023, 06:30:14 pm

Thank you guys for all the comments! It means alot. I finished the grip and a couple more finish coats. While I wait for it to dry I'm tinkering with a few other upcoming bows. I'll have the finished photos of this bow soon.

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: bjrogg on March 10, 2023, 06:40:44 pm

Very nice. I don’t know how I missed this one.

You have certainly been paying attention while you were lurking. Beautiful all the way around

Bjrogg

PS I really like the profile of the one in the middle.

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: superdav95 on March 10, 2023, 07:26:05 pm

Agreed!  Keep it up.  Love your bow rack. 

Title: Re: Sinew backed yew recurve
Post by: PaSteve on March 10, 2023, 09:01:57 pm

Excellent job on that bow.