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My new yew bow 125#@32"

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YewArcher:
Just finished up my new bow.

Here are the specs:
76" Nock to Nock
Pacific yew 40 RPI
125@32"
Took aboout 1/2"of set with about 200 arrows through so far.

This stave started out as a basket case. It had a 1" of deflex and about a 60 degree propeller twist. It took alot of work to get a bow out of and all the way I had my doubts until the end! Now at the end I am nothing but pleased with this bow.

Here are some pics: (The  one on the bottom is the new bow the other is my old bow used for size refernce its 90#@32")


Bottom Nock:


Topnock:


Cloe up:


Braced (new bow is on the left):


Almost full draw. I am going to have to grow into this one a bit. Here she is at around 30". (those arrows are 32" BOP). That last 2" will be hard gained but I will get there soon!


I like showing this pic as well. It really show cases the English War Bow when next to standard bows...scary  arnt they  >:D


For scale refrence from the left: 90#@32", 125@32", 60#@30, 60#@30"


Thanks for looking!

SJM

Justin Snyder:
Those are all some sweet looking bows.  Thanks for sharing. Justin

Marc St Louis:
Nice stuff.  I don't know if you have made a war bow of 150# or more but they are something else.  A 120# bow is almost manageable to me but when they get real heavy, like 150# or more then it's like trying to lift the front end of my truck.  The wheels will never get off the ground  :)

YewArcher:
I here ya Mark, This is the heaviset bow that I have made so far. I think this may be the max that I can make comfortably.......maybe. I was shooting for 140#@32 and ended up with 125#. It seems like when you start pushing up to those limits the wood starts to really break down quick. Better way t say it is it seems like the wood is real real stiff and then by the time you get it flexing you are ending at 125-130........I think the wood has allot to say about it when you are pusing to these levels. maybe thats where Steve Strattons Italinan Yew really starts to shine.

SJM

cowboy:
That's a lot of bows, cool - enjoyed looking :).

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