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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Josh on April 05, 2011, 10:38:43 pm

Title: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Josh on April 05, 2011, 10:38:43 pm

I recently made my Dr. a Hickory backed Yellowheart that I posted back in February, I liked it so much that I had to make myself one.  :)  66"NtN 50# @ 28".  1 3/8ths wide to midlimb to 5/16ths tips.  Handle woods are Padauk, Hickory, Cocobolo, and Yellowheart. Tips are Padauk and Yellowheart. The bow holds around 1.5 inches of reflex. It shoots great and I am really liking this combo... Still got plenty of Yellowheart and Hickory to cut into strips to make different designs with... thinking of trying a R/D next with this combo.  Whaddaya think?  Thanks for looking!  :)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/deftones3333/hick%20backed%20yellowheart%202/IMAG0227.jpg)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/deftones3333/hick%20backed%20yellowheart%202/IMAG0229.jpg)

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(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/deftones3333/hick%20backed%20yellowheart%202/IMAG0228.jpg)

(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c120/deftones3333/hick%20backed%20yellowheart%202/IMAG0231.jpg)

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Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: ErictheViking on April 05, 2011, 10:45:13 pm

Perfect tiller.   I like the layers on different laminations of wood on the riser and tips. great job on a sweet looking bow.

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Elktracker on April 05, 2011, 10:48:32 pm

That is a very attractive looking bow ;D Well done as usual

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: ricktrojanowski on April 05, 2011, 11:20:23 pm

Looks great Josh.  Tiller looks right on, and I like the wood combo.  I don't think I've seen Yellowheart used before, Very cool.

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Timo on April 05, 2011, 11:39:11 pm

Nice bow Josh! I think you photo shopped that tiller? :P Really nice ;)

That full draw sun pic is the bomb dude! 8)

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Arrowind on April 05, 2011, 11:44:19 pm

Just Awesome.  Nice work!

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Ryano on April 06, 2011, 12:01:17 am

Very cool ! I like it.

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Josh on April 06, 2011, 12:14:51 am

Thanks Eric!

Thank you Elktracker!

Thanks Rick!  I found a place that carries exotic woods and when I saw the yellowheart on the rack I came back home and searched "yellowheart bows"  on the search function of PA.  Only one bow came up and it was done by Marc St. Louis.  I figured if he'd use it then it had to be a pretty decent bow wood.  It is pretty good in compression. I really like it.  :)

Har de Har Har, Tim! ::)  Thanks for the compliment! :D

Thank you Arrowind! 

Thanks a bunch Ryan!

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: NTD on April 06, 2011, 12:24:33 am

Looks good Josh  ;D

I agree you should try a mild R/D 8)

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: hammertime on April 06, 2011, 12:29:30 am

OH YEAH definatly a beauty just love that handle@ tips-Full draw looks nice to,looks its gonna be a nice day with the sun in the background-Hammertime

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: straightarrow on April 06, 2011, 12:41:27 am

Sweet lookin bow Josh... you nailed the tiller.

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on April 06, 2011, 12:45:56 am

Great looking bow.  I have never worked with yellow heart.  I have found a place to get it.  How does it work?  Is it similar to Ipe?

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: NTProf on April 06, 2011, 01:54:00 am

Great job! I too love yellowheart. Excellent in compression, takes very little set. I have one more piece that I am currently working on (if it every stops raining so I can get outside). I will definitely be making more with this combo (hickory  n yellowheart).

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: rossfactor on April 06, 2011, 03:34:32 am

That arc is a joy to behold.  Some tillers just make my shoulder relax when I see them.  Thats one.

Gabe

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Parnell on April 06, 2011, 11:36:58 am

Very good looking combination.  Awesome tiller.  I'm sure he'll love that.

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Josh on April 06, 2011, 11:54:00 am

Thanks Nate!

Thanks beetlebailey!  It is REALLY easy to carve it is very soft and easy on the tools... you have to be careful you don't take off too much during tillering sessions.  Ipe is like twice as hard as this stuff. If you found a place that has it then it is definitely worth picking up some... I have found that the yellow-er the board the denser the wood is too.

Thanks NTProf!  Good luck with yours!

Thank you rossfactor, that was a very nice thing to say.

Thanks Parnell!

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Dean Marlow on April 06, 2011, 01:14:56 pm

Thats a a real nice bow. I really like that yellowheart wood. On your Hickory backings are you using quarter sawn boards or flat grained boards to get your Hickory strips?  Thanks for sharing. Dean

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Lee Slikkers on April 06, 2011, 08:12:11 pm

Sweet bow Josh...I've not seen much Yellowheart before this one and I have to admit I like the combo a lot!  I'll need to check some local wood shops and see if they stock any.  Full draw pic ROCKS!

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Markus on April 06, 2011, 08:18:17 pm

Good looking and a perfect tiller.  Markus.

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: HickoryBill on April 06, 2011, 09:23:07 pm

That bow looks sweet!!! I love the looks of the bow. I only see one thing wrong: the arrow is being drawn on the wrong side!!! LOL ;D ;D

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Josh on April 06, 2011, 10:11:38 pm

thank you everyone!   Dean I use quarter sawn hickory for my backing strips.   :)

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: juniper junkie on April 07, 2011, 12:53:02 am

very nice job. love the laminations.

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Scott E on April 07, 2011, 02:16:23 am

Sweet bow, love the handle. I gotta try some yellowheart!

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Josh on April 07, 2011, 07:02:27 pm

Thanks a bunch, JJ and Scott! :)

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: HickoryBill on April 07, 2011, 10:01:34 pm

I hope I didn't offend you with the south paw joke :-\ :-\  I shoot a rifle lefty.

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Josh on April 07, 2011, 11:18:16 pm

LOL not at all, bill!  :) :):)

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Acutus on April 08, 2011, 12:55:34 am

Sweet!!! Love the nocks and handle!

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: Pappy on April 08, 2011, 08:08:20 am

Another beauty Josh,love everything about it. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Another Hickory Backed Yellowheart
Post by: DEllis on April 09, 2011, 04:07:44 pm

Very nice, I have a bit of trouble shooting backwards like that myself............and the other way around too as far as that goes ;D
Darcy