Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Del the cat on March 03, 2011, 03:23:34 pm

Title: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Del the cat on March 03, 2011, 03:23:34 pm
My latest 71.5" ntn.
60# @28"
70#@31"
Here it is at 31", it shows how bendy Yew is even in an ELB design. No much set either.
(http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp195/Del_the_Cat/Website%20stills/100_1003.jpg)
(http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp195/Del_the_Cat/Website%20stills/100_1002.jpg)
It's not for BOM it's as classy as the last one, the wood is much paler yet the two bows came from trees within a few hundred yards of eachother. This is still very nice wood though.
Del
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Bevan R. on March 03, 2011, 03:40:18 pm
Not for BOM, as it's not as classy as the last one.

BULL!! That is 'classy' enough in my book. Simple, elegant bow. Nice work.

Bevan R
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Del the cat on March 03, 2011, 03:46:44 pm
Not for BOM, as it's not as classy as the last one.

BULL!! That is 'classy' enough in my book. Simple, elegant bow. Nice work.

Bevan R
Thanks, but it aint got fancy silver rivets and a wavy heart/sap boundary...
But I'll still be sad to hand it over to it's new owner on Saturday. Mind it's given me a good feel of the draw weight I can handle these days.
Cheers
Del
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: dwardo on March 03, 2011, 03:56:07 pm
Lovely longbow there and the full draw is going into my collection of "what a tiller should look like" shots for future reference.

Its always sad when they leave home isnt it :)

Make up and excuse and keep her we wont tell  :-X
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: DEllis on March 03, 2011, 04:35:36 pm
Nice classic ELB! I like them better without too much "bling"
Darcy :)
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Stoker on March 03, 2011, 05:18:22 pm
That's a good looking bow
Thanks Leroy
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: ErictheViking on March 03, 2011, 05:35:25 pm
Del, that is a sweet looking bow no matter how you look at it. My favorite style of bow and you nailed the tiller.  Btw here in the NW if you wear sandals in winter you need to wear socks(wool preferably) ;D
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Shaun on March 03, 2011, 06:06:49 pm
Perfect arc of the circle tiller! I can see the whole circle looking at your full draw photo. Reminds me of the Thompson quote about the sliver of the new moon.
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Ifrit617 on March 03, 2011, 06:21:50 pm
Awesome bow del... Perfect tiller!
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Josh on March 03, 2011, 06:47:40 pm
why no BOM??  Gonna make me cry.. :'(   It sure is pretty though...
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Del the cat on March 03, 2011, 08:00:30 pm
why no BOM??  Gonna make me cry.. :'(   It sure is pretty though...
Oh Ok then  ;D
Del
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Josh on March 03, 2011, 08:07:41 pm
:D :D  Bookmarked for March Self BOM contest... Sometimes the plainest bows are the prettiest Del.
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Dean Marlow on March 03, 2011, 09:22:56 pm
Del  you did that piece of Yew justice in that bow. I just got to work with Yew a couple of times but it is truly amazing bow wood. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 03, 2011, 09:37:22 pm
Every time I see one of your yew darlings at full draw I want to cry like a baby.  My climate is far too dry for a yew longbow to survive long, but it doesn't change how badly I want one...especially one of yours, Del. 

Thanks for posting, I always appreciate your work!
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: mullet on March 03, 2011, 10:18:00 pm
Beautiful bow and great Tiller, Del. I don't know about the NW, but if you wear sandals here and you have socks on, it's a dead give away you're a Tourist. ;)
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: gstoneberg on March 03, 2011, 10:32:09 pm
Beautiful.  I think it is an elegant bow.  Someday soon I hope to get a chance to play with yew.

George
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: juniper junkie on March 04, 2011, 12:50:12 am
that is abouit as near perfect of a longbow as you can get , tiller is right on and it is pure elegance. great job, I am sure her new owner will cherish her very much.
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Del the cat on March 04, 2011, 05:22:39 am
Cheers guys, I think maybe we need a whole sandal thread ;D.
Del
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Pappy on March 04, 2011, 07:52:37 am
Well I think it is sweet and looks pretty darn Classie to me,very nice job. :)
   Pappy
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: okie64 on March 04, 2011, 10:24:18 am
Grat lookin bow and tiller! I would love to get a chance to work with yew someday, but we only have osage around here.
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: George Tsoukalas on March 04, 2011, 11:39:37 am
That is a beauty, Dell. There is beauty in simplicity.  Look at the Parthenon. :) Jawge
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: LEGIONNAIRE on March 04, 2011, 01:03:14 pm
good job on tat bow, i really like seeing it, especially the horn nocks.
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Sidewinder on March 04, 2011, 02:43:16 pm
Tremendous job Del. Its already been said but the tiller is perfect. I have a piece of yew I traded for thats waiting to be worked. I'm treating it like a fragile jewel. I'm afraid to mess it up so I figure I need to wait another 10 bows or so before I try it so that I am sure I can craft it the way it deserves.

Danny
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: bigcountry on March 04, 2011, 03:52:33 pm
Great job.  Is that pacific yew or European yew? 
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Michael C. on March 04, 2011, 07:47:26 pm
Wow classic lines there and wonderful to look at no doubt. Great job and don't you feel better about not messing up your other one :)
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Del the cat on March 04, 2011, 08:14:26 pm
Great job.  Is that pacific yew or European yew? 
It's English Yew cut last February in some ancient woodland/heathland in Southern England.
A Yew about  10" diameter had fallen over many years ago and a whole row of shoots had grown up from it like a line of potential bow staves, it was the biggest, about 6" diameter. I just took the one, as I didn't want to compromise the tree.
Del
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: wvarcher on March 04, 2011, 08:35:23 pm
I never get tired of looking at ELB.  Thanks for posting the pics.
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Lombard on March 05, 2011, 11:07:23 am
Another nice one Del. I pull them to thirty inches, but when I do my middle finger is touching the corner of my lip.
Title: Re: Not another Yew ELB
Post by: Del the cat on March 05, 2011, 11:54:34 am
Another nice one Del. I pull them to thirty inches, but when I do my middle finger is touching the corner of my lip.
Blimey :o I wonder what your maximum draw is then? have to get one of those Yumi bows ;D
Del