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Offline dreamcraft_archery

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Yew Shortbow
« on: April 26, 2021, 09:35:36 am »
Hi guys!

I'd like to show you my latest creation. It's european yew flatbow. 37" ntn drawing 45lbs at 18". I hollowed a knot just below the handle. That was a tough stick to tiller. The bow bends on the whole length. Nocks are reinforced with bog oak. The bow was slightly heat treated and after some shooting it has 1-2" of set. That was just for fun project.

Here is build along video I made for this bow:
https://youtu.be/NByZgIdE96s

All the best for you guys, stay safe!
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Offline PaSteve

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Re: Yew Shortbow
« Reply #1 on: April 26, 2021, 09:42:56 am »
Excellent job on a very tough looking stave! Really enjoyed the video.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Yew Shortbow
« Reply #2 on: April 26, 2021, 10:32:40 am »
You nailed that tough stave. Beautiful work and excellent tiller.  :OK
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Offline bradsmith2010

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Re: Yew Shortbow
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2021, 11:57:50 pm »
beautiful,, :)
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Offline dreamcraft_archery

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Re: Yew Shortbow
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2021, 06:07:09 am »
Thank you guys! I like such challenging pieces  (-_)
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gutpile

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Re: Yew Shortbow
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2021, 10:16:31 am »
I see your bows on instagram all the time.. impressive.. you like the tough stuff...gut
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