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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Weylin on February 16, 2015, 05:39:46 pm

Title: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Weylin on February 16, 2015, 05:39:46 pm

Here is my latest creation. It's 62" ntn and 45#@26". The wood is Pacific yew that I harvested in the Oregon Cascades. I traded for the sturgeon skins with a friend. This bow is backed with the light colored underbelly of the fish. I stained the back of the bow black before I glued the skin down. This helped to provide more contrast in the color. I'm happy with how that turned out. The transition painting is done with acrylic. I just didn't like the transition between the skin and the wood no matter how well I cleaned it up so I decided to fancy it up a little. The tip overlays are horn and the handle wrap is leather with calf lace with a Strunk style lacing pattern. The feather is from a crow (not a raven!). The finish is Tru-oil and the string is fastflight with otter fur silencers.

I've been wanting a lighter weight bow to give me a break from my elk hunting bows. It gets old cranking those things back every time I want to shoot at the range. I'm very pleased with how this bow shoots, it's a lot of fun and my accuracy is much better with the lighter weight. It's my new go-to bow.  :)

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Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: adb on February 16, 2015, 05:50:17 pm

That is an outstanding bow. Yew selfbows all dressed up are so beautiful. If it was mine, however, I'd get the fades working a bit more. It hasn't taken much set mid-limb, but the fades aren't doing much work.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: wizardgoat on February 16, 2015, 05:52:19 pm

Man that thing is a beauty!
Nice curves and skins

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Markus on February 16, 2015, 05:55:49 pm

A goodlooking piece for sure. How about a smile?  ;) Markus

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 16, 2015, 06:10:02 pm

Another slick finish job Weylin. Very artsy and very nice. It all just flows. Great job.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Danzn Bar on February 16, 2015, 06:27:08 pm

I think that one has it all...... beautiful bow.
DBar

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Aaron H on February 16, 2015, 06:29:12 pm

Gorgeous bow, love the transition between the skins and the wood

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: sieddy on February 16, 2015, 06:44:47 pm

Holy smoke- it looks like the stars have come out for that peice of Yew! Absolutely stunning!  :D

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: coaster500 on February 16, 2015, 06:49:02 pm

Weylin that is Absolute Artistry !!!!!

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: alwayslookin on February 16, 2015, 06:51:52 pm

Wow that thing takes me back a breath. The details and lines spot on.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: JonW on February 16, 2015, 06:52:43 pm

Man what a killer bow. That is sweet.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: missilemaster on February 16, 2015, 07:06:29 pm

Great job on a killer bow! 8)

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Parnell on February 16, 2015, 07:11:59 pm

Thats a beauty!

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: osage outlaw on February 16, 2015, 07:38:53 pm

That's a fantastic bow!  Great job on it Weylin.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: bradsmith2010 on February 16, 2015, 07:45:23 pm

very nice congrats

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: rps3 on February 16, 2015, 07:48:56 pm

The transition art between skin and wood worked out great...really pops.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Badly Bent on February 16, 2015, 08:05:03 pm

I think if I owned that bow I might learn to like it. ;D ;D
Kidding aside that sucker is a beautiful bow Weylin, your attention to detail really shines in that one.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: burchett.donald on February 16, 2015, 08:06:34 pm

    THAT! is superb craftsmanship and photo's...Absolutely gorgeous work, period... 8)
                                                                                                                                  Don

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: soy on February 16, 2015, 08:08:10 pm

Cool,cool,cool 8)

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Weylin on February 16, 2015, 09:43:07 pm

Thanks for the kind words and the advice, adb.

Thank you, Wizardgoat!

Thanks, Markus. But this is serious business!  ;) ;D

Thank you , Chris.

Thanks, Dbar.  :)

Thanks, Aaron. I'm happy with how that turned out. Sometimes you just can't leave something be.

Thanks, Seiddy! That sturgeon skin sure is pretty. I'm looking forward to working with it again.

Thank you, Coaster.

Thanks, Alwayslookin!

Thank you, JonW

Thanks, Cody!

Thank you, Parnell

Thanks for the kind words, Clint

Thank you, Brad

Thanks, rps3

Thank you, Badly Bent

Thanks, Don. I've been working on upping my photo game. It's hard with a little point and shoot.

Thanks, Soy

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: GB on February 16, 2015, 10:20:14 pm

Man, I love that bow.  Absolutely beautiful!

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Dvshunter on February 16, 2015, 11:35:49 pm

Always enjoy seeing your bows. Well done.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: KellyG on February 16, 2015, 11:40:34 pm

Wow just a wonderful looking bow.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Adam on February 16, 2015, 11:48:42 pm

Beautiful finish work! I love the look of the sturgeon skin. It reminds me of the starry sky before the dawn of a big hunt.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: JacksonCash on February 17, 2015, 12:15:19 am

Quote from: Adam on February 16, 2015, 11:48:42 pm

Beautiful finish work! I love the look of the sturgeon skin. It reminds me of the starry sky before the dawn of a big hunt.

Definitely. I've seen a couple of sturgeon skin backed bows, and they are always really beautiful. Nice work, Weylin

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Arrowind on February 17, 2015, 12:25:55 am

Another BOW OF THE MONTH!  Maybe Bow of the Year!  I love every thing about that bow my friend!  Just AWESOME!   As usual.   

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Puckaway on February 17, 2015, 12:49:31 am

fantastic looking bow! I've put the word out to the boys at work if they can get ahold of some skins for me. Spearing is underway here.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: bubby on February 17, 2015, 01:19:00 am

Another beauty weylin, stugeon backings always remind me of a nite sky from a mountain top

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on February 17, 2015, 02:18:13 am

+1 bubby, that thing sure is pretty.  I'll bet it zings one with authority.  Nice work sir

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: adams89 on February 17, 2015, 03:48:41 am

very beautiful bow, and a very nice idea to finish the sides of the backing with such a precise painting.
I like it a lot!

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: GlisGlis on February 17, 2015, 03:59:35 am

beautiful!
love the fishskin and the dotted art

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: chamookman on February 17, 2015, 05:26:42 am

Outstanding ! Bob

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: blackhawk on February 17, 2015, 07:04:00 am

Smooth curves n finish work Weylin :)

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: PNewton on February 17, 2015, 07:15:49 am

Great looking bow. Fantastic finish work.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 17, 2015, 08:14:52 am

Outstanding! Very nicely done. Jawge

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: crooketarrow on February 17, 2015, 08:53:09 am

   Those skins look SWEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: smoke on February 17, 2015, 09:03:35 am

Wow!  This is like the Kate Upton of bows! 

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: IdahoMatt on February 17, 2015, 09:40:17 am

Very nice and clean yet again Waylin.  Gotta love the PNW bows man.  You boys up over there sure know how to make em.  Love it.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: paoliguy on February 17, 2015, 12:52:29 pm

Such attention to detail! I always enjoy looking at your bows.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Sidewinder on February 17, 2015, 12:56:08 pm

Wow. Everything about that bow shouts top shelf. Those skins are stunning too. I like the little dots you put on the side. Nice touch.  Danny

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Springbuck on February 17, 2015, 01:17:36 pm

Take this the right way, please, but sometimes I wish I were NOT 6'2".  I could never get away with that at 62".  I could never get away with that without deflexing a bit, and I could never get away with nice big recurves like that, which I prefer, on a bow that long.  Add all that to the fact that I see sooooo many little elms, maples, mulberry branches, sycamore branches, yellow locust branches, and a MILLION plums and serviceberries that are ALMOST long enough to cut.

  That is a beautiful bow.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: rossfactor on February 17, 2015, 02:43:05 pm

Wow, you slayed this one!

Gabe

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: ajbruggink on February 17, 2015, 06:59:10 pm

Excellent work! Looks like a bow of the month winner to me :)

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: H Rhodes on February 17, 2015, 08:24:24 pm

I always look forward to seeing your work posted Weylin.  There is nothing about this one not to love.  It is so different from the materials that I have access to, and you put it together perfectly.  Your finishing work is awesome.   When it's time to drag out the big elk bows again, and it looks like you will be neglecting that one, you could send it down to Alabama and I will find a use for it! ::) :)

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: vinemaplebows on February 17, 2015, 11:02:19 pm

Very nice work, difficult piece to tiller I bet. :)

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Keenan on February 18, 2015, 11:06:49 am

Another beauty Weyin. Top notch a always.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Carson (CMB) on February 18, 2015, 02:21:08 pm

Killer recurve, Weylin. Looks even better in person. Shoots alright too ;)

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: bushboy on February 18, 2015, 06:28:07 pm

Weylin you really out did yourself on this one!certainly one of the finest bows I've ever seen posted on here!a real master piece of art and function.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: jayman448 on March 12, 2015, 08:17:11 pm

God that's beautiful!

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Lehtis on March 13, 2015, 03:35:04 am

Nice bow, you´ll get my vote. Only some minus points from the funny and unnecessary peg inserted as arrow self.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Del the cat on March 13, 2015, 04:00:23 am

errrrrr..... wow
Like wot they all said!
You don't have to be a brain sturgeon to see that's beautiful ::)  :laugh:
Del

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: paco664 on March 13, 2015, 10:48:00 am

dude... that bow is beautiful...

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Tillstave on March 15, 2015, 02:09:39 pm

Beautiful. What is the edging around the backing. Did you do that by hand?

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Weylin on March 15, 2015, 02:21:19 pm

Thank you everyone for the kind words!  :D

Tillstave, the edging is done with acrylic paint by hand. I felt like this bow needed a little something between the skin and the bow. The transition didn't look quite right without it.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Jodocus on March 16, 2015, 02:38:09 am

Gorgeous bow!

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: PAHunter on March 16, 2015, 08:47:33 pm

Absolutely beautiful!

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Will H on March 16, 2015, 09:43:24 pm

Pure beauty! That is a work of art!

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: Ghost308 on March 17, 2015, 06:45:01 am

What a beauty of a bow, but I think I would have named it " Starfall" since it isn't a raven feather anyway. One day I gotta get me a piece of yes but you don't see it growing in Missouri  lol.

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: bobnewboy on March 17, 2015, 05:23:03 pm

Fantastic work. One day i hope to make something half as good  :o

Title: Re: "Ravenwing" Sturgeon-backed Yew Recurve 45#@ 26"
Post by: portlandfire on March 17, 2015, 09:00:41 pm

Congratulations on Backed Bow of the Month.  That bow is one of the classiest bows I have ever seen.  Well deserved and a top candidate for Backed Bow of the Year  12 months from now