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Cherry Bark Backing on Yew - Not quite done...

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330bull:
OK here's the scoop.  I'm heading out to get married on Thursday and I won;t be back until 7/9 or so.  And because I am 95% done on this bow I have to post it just to tease you a little. 

I am pretty hooked on cherry bark for backing, but since I have never seen this on yew, I figured I would post some pics and let everyone know what it looks like.  I was shocked @ how well the edges cleaned up, it's almost seamless.  That's why I'm posting a lot of these pics.

I'll post the final bow in mid July.

For those of you who know what happened to my last yew bow I built, it broke when Ken (age 74) shot it for the 50th time or so.  This is his replacement and was the last stave I owned.  I'm hoping the backing, and better tillering will do the trick!

Enjoy and I welcome all the feedback.

Thanks, Joe

Ps.  Final finish, handle, string and of course, full draw pics will have to wait until mid July.   :(

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sonny:
ok, now you really got me thinking I should use cherry bark on my bow....well, future bow.
that looks awesome !   

david w.:
that backing is beautiful

mullet:
That is absolutely gorgeous.I wish we had some cherry besides black cherry.

Pat B:
What an excellent combo. Your bow is already a beauty. Thanks for the preview. Can't wait til the finished pics but I bet you can. ::)   Congratulations! I've been married almost 29 years. It ain't as bad as your hear but it is what you(both) make it! ;)    Pat

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