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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: fishfinder401 on February 20, 2011, 01:38:02 am

Title: were to get inxpensive yew
Post by: fishfinder401 on February 20, 2011, 01:38:02 am

 i was just wondering if anyone knew a good place to get yew inexpensively, im not looking to get any now, but just for future reference

Title: Re: were to get inxpensive yew
Post by: luke the drifter on February 20, 2011, 01:57:23 am

now i am subject to correction but expensive and/or inexpensive yew is still going to run you some money.  most any site that i ever researched concerning yew, shows me that it is more than i am willing to pay.  i have heard that more suitable substitute, money wise and appearance, would be hickory backed osage.  good luck in your endeavours, though.

Title: Re: were to get inxpensive yew
Post by: 1776J on February 20, 2011, 02:22:41 am

Honestly,.... I don't think there is such a thing.  However, in dealing with "good" wood,... it is often true (but not always mind you), that you get what you pay for.

There are some people offering yew that I've heard may as well be better used as a fence post than a bow,...and STILL pricey!  Hence, a quick buck via fooling someone into thinking they got something good for their money. :(

It all depends on your budget.  I'm sure the fellas on here will directly you in the right path and maybe you'll be able to put some yew into your hands sooner rather than later! ;)

Title: Re: were to get inxpensive yew
Post by: seabass on February 20, 2011, 02:25:13 am

i don't know much about anything.but i do know that yew and inexpensive don't usually go together.good luck on your search,steve

Title: Re: were to get inxpensive yew
Post by: fishfinder401 on February 20, 2011, 03:05:09 am

Quote from: 1776J on February 20, 2011, 02:22:41 am

Honestly,.... I don't think there is such a thing.  However, in dealing with "good" wood,... it is often true (but not always mind you), that you get what you pay for.

There are some people offering yew that I've heard may as well be better used as a fence post than a bow,...and STILL pricey!  Hence, a quick buck via fooling someone into thinking they got something good for their money. :(

It all depends on your budget.  I'm sure the fellas on here will directly you in the right path and maybe you'll be able to put some yew into your hands sooner rather than later! ;)

i meant inexpensive for yew, i know it wail still be pricey

Title: Re: were to get inxpensive yew
Post by: deerhunter97370 on February 20, 2011, 03:42:14 am

if your lucky someone in the trade section on here might sometimes trade for some that will probly be your cheapest bet. unless you cut your own but then you have to fine it.

Title: Re: were to get inxpensive yew
Post by: 1776J on February 20, 2011, 04:06:44 am

Quote from: deerhunter97370 on February 20, 2011, 03:42:14 am

if your lucky someone in the trade section on here might sometimes trade for some that will probly be your cheapest bet. unless you cut your own but then you have to fine it.

that's another option.... :)

Title: Re: were to get inxpensive yew
Post by: fishfinder401 on February 20, 2011, 04:20:04 am

thanks for all the suggestions, and i would be more than happy to to at least try to make a bow out of something somebody doesn't want, and i mean anything (within reason)

Title: Re: were to get inxpensive yew
Post by: medicinewheel on February 20, 2011, 05:33:56 am

Cemetaries, parks, gardens around public buildings...   O:) O:) O:)

Title: Re: were to get inxpensive yew
Post by: HatchA on February 20, 2011, 01:32:28 pm

Quote from: medicinewheel on February 20, 2011, 05:33:56 am

Cemetaries...

not as if the occupants'll need it, is it...? ;)

Title: Re: were to get inxpensive yew
Post by: medicinewheel on February 20, 2011, 06:46:32 pm

Exactly.