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peacefullymadewarbows:
ERC - 105 @ 31" 83" ntn
Yew - 109 @ 31" 72" ntn Both probably settle 2-4 lbs after a couple dozen arrows but that's what the scale said. I'll try to keep the storytelling short as there are already posts about these both. The yew is nearly a Replica of the shortest MR bow found on the ship with two exceptions. It is one inch longer than the original. I did this because I wanted it to make it to y 31" draw. And I didn't reduce the sapwood to 3-5mm thick like the MR bows had. This was because of the pictured second growth boundary. I was fearful this would pop. But it held and left a stunning visual result in the bow. Otherwise, the thickness and width dimensions are exactly to the original bow and the cross-section is a gallion/squashed rectangle. Bit surprised at how elliptical the tiller was from these dimensions. Has almost no hand shock. Probably my new fave to shoot and to look at except maybe the ERC.  ERC was the charm of three tries from the same tree. I arrived at needing a very cirular tiller and plenty of length as expected. The length plus less than 1" string follow lends it for a smooth draw and some zippy arrows. Ok I talked too much. Here's a bunch of pics.

Del the cat:
Great looking bows... I'm glad you didn't take my advice and split/glue that second growth boundary. ;D
Del
PS. On that last pics, the horn nocks look to be fitted with the curve in an unconventional direction. Any reason?

mullet:
Very nice bows.

But don't you know that you can't make bows out of ERC? ;D ;)

1442:
Yeah nice bows
Mullet, Erc works really good for lighter weight bows like uh 105 and short draws like 31" 😳
Just kidding of course
Great work you did on both of those bows but the Erc is extra fascinating to me

peacefullymadewarbows:
Thanks a lot guys!

Del: Yew are the yew whisperer ;) but I was willing to take a chance. Your advice is always very appreciated. The backwards curve was just something I thought looked kinda cool. Like a subtle twist on the traditional horn nock.

Mullet:  (lol) I was starting to think that after the second try went bang haha.

1442: Yeah ERC is in my rotating top favorite bow woods. It's so pretty and has fascinating properties. Depends on the day I will say its my favorite. I will hopefully be able to make more. Next goal is to get one a little reasonably shorter 80-76"ntn that holds up. 

Thanks again everyone.

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