Waterlogged, Thanks for that amazing compliment. In all honestly, this bow is not what I would consider the ultimate traditional bow. It holds together because Crabapple is so strong and it was very carefully tillered but I hunt with bows that have clean backs.
Thanks a lot.
Far East Archer, I appreciate the comment about the leather. I've been working really hard at developing a grip style I like. That leather was tough to work so I'm going to try a different kind but I like the way it looks.
Jamie, thanks a lot. It's a very special bow to me. I'm glad others are enjoying it too.
DanaM, being a father is the best. My wife and baby come out and visit me in the shop and it's so fun. I have a little Yew stave picked out for her first bow.
330bull, I think John is one of the best self-bowyers in the world. Every self-bow he builds is amazing to me. When I go to his house I promise myself I'll raise my standards. Getting compared to him is always a high compliment but, as I've said before, he's ten times the bowyer I am.
Marc, Thanks a lot for the kind words. Most of my focus lately has been on staves with as little character as possible so this was a fun challenge. Not what I'd call practical though.
Woodland, I appreciate the compliments Alan. Thanks.
Wulamoc, I was surprise at how well it shoots. I never had intentions of making this a regular shooter. With all those knots I don't think it could last forever like a good, clean selfbow would. God-willing, I'm going to try to build a couple Yew bows from clean billets and staves that follow the same basic dimensions and tiller.
Jawge, Thanks a lot. I worked really hard on it so I'm really glad it has been so appreciated. This site does produce some amazing character bows. I like all the selfbows.
J. D. Duff
