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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: SDBurntStick on October 14, 2022, 03:13:57 pm

Title: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: SDBurntStick on October 14, 2022, 03:13:57 pm: I have had an itch to try out this mysterious yew wood that grows absolutely nowhere close to me, so after some searching came across a set of billets that I was able to buy. It's outrageous what it cost for a full length stave and this was in my budget so I pulled the trigger. This was a first as well in pulling off a z splice. Thanks to Weylin, I also decided I would back this one with some sturgeon skins. His work is an inspiration and the skins were intended for an osage bow I had going, but decided this one was a better fit. Overall, I like how it turned out and it is a fast bow. Yew is a dream to work compared to osage but I did have to baby it a bit more so as not to leave dents and dings in the wood.

It's 66" ntn and came out to 55lbs at 28". Ipe tip overlays and beaver tail grip. Enjoy. Hopefully pics come out ok after compressing.
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Post by: SDBurntStick on October 14, 2022, 03:18:13 pm: More pics.
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: bjrogg on October 14, 2022, 04:01:54 pm: Nice full draw.

That one looks like it really fits yew.

Gotta get me some sturgeon skins someday.

Bjrogg
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: George Tsoukalas on October 14, 2022, 06:09:32 pm: That us such a beauty! The tiller is outstanding. Jawge
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: SDBurntStick on October 14, 2022, 06:18:38 pm: Thank you! I really like these sturgeon skins. It was a little difficult lining up the scutes and they aren't perfect but sometimes imperfection is perfect.
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: Selfbowman on October 14, 2022, 06:26:05 pm: Looks great well done.
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: Hamish on October 14, 2022, 06:31:32 pm: You iz a poet, but didn't know it ;)

Fine bow. Hard to beat a nice piece of yew
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Post by: Muskyman on October 14, 2022, 06:44:19 pm: That’s a really nice looking bow.. yew did good yew did..
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: Anonymoustoo on October 14, 2022, 09:26:45 pm: Whatever yew do don’t put it on the ground or it will start growing!
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: superdav95 on October 14, 2022, 10:17:05 pm: Love it. Very nicely crafted. I love the handle on this. Looks like beaver tail??? The skins are nice too for a nice touch. Nice tiller man. All round great job.
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: SDBurntStick on October 14, 2022, 10:39:55 pm: Quote from: superdav95 on October 14, 2022, 10:17:05 pm
Love it. Very nicely crafted. I love the handle on this. Looks like beaver tail??? The skins are nice too for a nice touch. Nice tiller man. All round great job.

Yes, it's beaver tail. First time using it too and the texture of it makes for a great grip.
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: PaSteve on October 15, 2022, 07:59:13 am: Very well done. Nice bow
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: Del the cat on October 15, 2022, 09:30:01 am: Gorgeous bow :)
Del
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: SDBurntStick on October 15, 2022, 09:49:50 am: Quote from: Del the cat on October 15, 2022, 09:30:01 am
Gorgeous bow :)
Del

Thanks Del. I watch your YouTube videos all the time. Thanks for passing on all your knowledge. They definitely helped with this one.
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: SDBurntStick on October 16, 2022, 05:29:14 pm: Well, I will add another first here and say I got my first stickbow deer since switching from a compound 3 years ago. Thanks to this forum and all of those that have shared, I got it done this weekend. This bow came through for me and I'm all smiles.
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: Pappy on October 16, 2022, 06:44:30 pm: Nice deer and beautiful bow. Congrats on both. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: GlisGlis on October 17, 2022, 05:10:40 am: Great bow ! those sturgeon skins are porn !!! love them
congratz for the deer (SH) :-D
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: BowEd on October 17, 2022, 07:17:47 am: Congrats on your new bow and your deer.Nicely placed shot.Your on the board now.Next one will be easier.
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: bradsmith2010 on October 17, 2022, 02:30:40 pm: congrats :)
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: simk on October 18, 2022, 02:28:20 am: well done. yew did justice to the wood! (-S
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: Will B on October 22, 2022, 06:06:01 am: Congratulations on your first stick bow deer. Awesome bow! I’m currently working on a similar length yew bow and was wondering about your width profile on the back. Can you provide your dimensions? Again great job!
Title: Re: I never knew yew, but now I do. Bow for me, and now for yew to see.
Post by: SDBurntStick on October 23, 2022, 08:33:19 pm: Quote from: Will B on October 22, 2022, 06:06:01 am
Congratulations on your first stick bow deer. Awesome bow! I’m currently working on a similar length yew bow and was wondering about your width profile on the back. Can you provide your dimensions? Again great job!

Will, the bow is 1.5" at the fades and straight taper to 1/2" tips.