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Title: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Bryce on July 13, 2013, 08:19:26 pm

In the book "Hunting with the Bow and Arrow" Saxon Pope describes the demensions of his favorite yew hunting bow and describes how to make the weapon. By reading this book and taking the tillering measurements from John strunks longbow in tbb1 I was able to make what I believe to be a replica but modernized version of Saxon's "Old Horrible" though his was 70#+ I cannot shoot that comfortably so I dropped the weight a bit. This bow was my first longbow and also my first take down. When building I planned to give it away but while shooting it in I fell in love with its accuracy.
Also added a bit of sturgeon i had leftover, and pulled a page out of the Gordon handbook and added them as accents.
Thanks to Carson@Echo Archery for the 30+yr.old billets and bison horn.


70" NTN 62#@28" rawhide backed.

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-Pinecone

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Weylin on July 13, 2013, 08:29:10 pm

That's a sweet looking bow, my friend. I really love how the longbows shoot as well. Nice work, I cant wait to get my take down bow finished now.

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: IdahoMatt on July 13, 2013, 08:31:17 pm

Love it.  Fine job.  Very cool story and the Gordon handbook was well played.  Looks like it shoots like a dream.  If you change your mind on giving away Ill send you my address >:D

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: JonW on July 13, 2013, 08:52:32 pm

That is a nice bow Bryce. I'm not usually a long bow guy, but something about a takedown appeals to me.

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Marc St Louis on July 13, 2013, 08:53:38 pm

Very nice bow

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Accipiter on July 13, 2013, 09:25:24 pm

Wow Pinecone, that is one beautiful bow! Awesome quiver too. What material is that arrow-pass, also sturgeon?

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: steve b. on July 13, 2013, 10:40:06 pm

Really nice.  Bryce, did you heat treat.  Just curious.

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: missilemaster on July 13, 2013, 11:01:57 pm

Very nice Bryce!

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Trapper Rob on July 13, 2013, 11:10:35 pm

Can't blame you for not wanting to get rid of it sharp looking bow.

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: adb on July 13, 2013, 11:14:43 pm

If you ever get bored with that lump of poo-poo, you could send it to me.  8) 8)

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: osage outlaw on July 13, 2013, 11:30:16 pm

Nice bow Bryce!  I like the sturgeon skin.

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Josh B on July 13, 2013, 11:50:38 pm

SWEET!  Is that the set of billets that you chiseled out of Carson when i was there?  If so, it sure didn't take you long to put em to work! Josh

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Bryce on July 14, 2013, 01:52:32 am

Thanks weylin :) you need to finish that thing. It's nice know if I needed to I could pull this apart and throw it in my pack.

Thanks Matt, yeah it shoots real nice.

Thanks jonw, I don't like longbows either but this as a TD works.

Hey! Thanks Marc :)

Thanks accipiter, it's inlayed abalone.

Thank you Steve:)

Thank you mr Cody

Thanks rob:)

Adb, thanks for the compliment but I think this one will stay here for awhile at least.

Thanks mr outlaw it's my favorite type of skin, they just recently closed fishing for sturgeon for the next (i think) 5 years. Which is a bummer.

Thanks josh! Yep there the same pair :)

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Gordon on July 14, 2013, 02:50:31 am

Well executed Bryce. I believe you have made the old man proud!

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: DuBois on July 14, 2013, 03:07:53 am

Man, you just keep puttin out the awesome bows. Nice work!

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: chamookman on July 14, 2013, 03:45:21 am

Great lookin' stik there Bryce. Way to honor the Heritage. Bob

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: danny f on July 14, 2013, 04:27:41 am

thats a beauty, i plan to make a takedown bow so this is good inspiration. well done.

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: blackhawk on July 14, 2013, 09:43:55 am

Cool brycey boy...its hard to beat the smoothness and accuracy of a yew longbow(70"+) imo

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: lesken2011 on July 14, 2013, 09:50:21 am

Sweet take-down, Bryce. She's got a really nice bend. I like those tips, too!!

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Peacebow_Coos on July 14, 2013, 01:34:44 pm

Another Yew Beaut Bryce, keep 'em comin man, one of these days we'll even find you some yew wood arrows to go with those works of art :)

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Bryce on July 14, 2013, 02:25:29 pm

Thanks Gordon, I hope so

Thanks Marco

Thank you Cham

Thanks Danny, yeah there actually pretty easy to make.

Yeah blacky I shot a group the size of my fist at 20 yards and I decided this on might never leave my house. Thank you.

Thanks coos! I have a couple yew bolts drying but there a little as far as premium quality.


Thanks again guys

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: AH on July 14, 2013, 05:35:10 pm

man, that is nice...wish I had more yew ;)

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Badly Bent on July 14, 2013, 10:06:45 pm

A classic, well done Bryce.

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Carson (CMB) on July 14, 2013, 10:13:24 pm

Very Classy.  8) I can't wait to see it in person.  You sure did make quick work of those billets.  Well done.

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on July 14, 2013, 11:49:52 pm

That is friggin perfect!!! I love it! Makes me want to try some yew :)

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: ionicmuffin on July 15, 2013, 03:03:53 am

You know, that is one sweet bow! Not sure when I will get a hold of yew in any quantity but I look forward to that day mostly because you make it look so very nice!

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: BowSlayer on July 15, 2013, 07:17:08 am

Great bow Bryce. now go shoot some pinecones.

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 15, 2013, 07:34:53 am

Nice bow Brycey boy! I bet the yew feels good with the extra weight added by the sleeves. Yellow wood can get heavy.

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: smoke on July 15, 2013, 09:21:25 am

As always, a work of art!

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Pappy on July 15, 2013, 09:44:02 am

Beautiful bow,very nice work. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: juniper junkie on July 15, 2013, 10:22:07 am

very nice... great looking tiller nice accents. just a great job on that one.

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Ed Brooks on July 15, 2013, 12:21:37 pm

Nice bow! Ed

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: ErictheViking on July 15, 2013, 01:06:17 pm

sweet work. great job

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: BowEd on July 15, 2013, 03:41:28 pm

This one's worth a second look.Beautiful bow.Construction and finish work.You did the original justice I'd say.Funny how it's even more fun shooting when the groups get closer and closer.That still is plenty stout of a bow poundage wise.

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: dmenzies1950 on July 15, 2013, 05:41:59 pm

That's one beautiful bow Bryce! You are for sure a master of the craft! I love the look of that thick sapwood contrasting with the dark heartwood! Again, great work on a  true masterpiece!

Dale 

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Bryce on July 15, 2013, 07:45:00 pm

Hey wow! Thanks everyone for the positive feed back. I'm glad you all like this bad boy. Been shooting it all day, what a sight watching arrows fly off this stick.
Thanks again guys.
I really suggest reading Popes book. Very good read!

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: bushboy on July 15, 2013, 07:50:16 pm

Very cool bow!wicked tips to boot!

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: burn em up chuck on July 15, 2013, 09:45:36 pm

WOW! that sounds cool,thanks for sharing. Inspiring

chuck

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: portlandfire on July 16, 2013, 01:24:27 am

   Absolutely gorgeous!   You are truly an artist with wood. I am always looking forward to the "next piece of art" coming from your hands. 
Dave

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Bryce on July 16, 2013, 03:06:30 am

Lol thanks guys!

Dave, your really too nice. But thank you:)

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: BryBow on August 12, 2013, 03:09:04 pm

I hope the intended recipient doesn't know this was the bow you were going to send them. There likely to go out and jump in front of a speeding bear.

What a bow Bryce! I have really become a fan of the sturgeon. That's just what the Dr. ordered.

Bryan

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Dvshunter on August 13, 2013, 08:42:27 am

Man I'm glad I found this one. I almost missed this beauty. Great job. Love those tools and grip.

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Del the cat on August 13, 2013, 09:17:45 am

Like the nock overlays, looks like you've invented your own style :)
Del

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: simson on August 13, 2013, 06:21:55 pm

Gorgeous bow, I admire your work!

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: dbb on August 13, 2013, 06:30:31 pm

Dont know how i missed this one..
Beautiful bow!

Quote from: BryBow on August 12, 2013, 03:09:04 pm

I hope the intended recipient doesn't know this was the bow you were going to send them. There likely to go out and jump in front of a speeding bear.

Bryan

And i agree with the above...even if i never heard of a speeding bear before  :o

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Bryce on August 13, 2013, 09:30:32 pm

Hey thanks again guy. This was not my trade bow. Made bc I wanted to shoot a WLB:)

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Gaur on August 13, 2013, 09:40:14 pm

Awesome bow Bryce.  I can see why you fell in love with it.  I have a few more take down sleeves and a few more yew billets so I am going to make myself one as well after the fall hunting season is over.  tips are really stunning as well.

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Bryce on August 13, 2013, 09:48:30 pm

Hey thanks! The TD part if a longbow was really appealing to me bc it difficult to pack a bow that's six foot long and gets snagged or whatever. This way it busts down and slides in the pack or quiver

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Dan K on August 15, 2013, 12:45:53 am

Congrats little bro!  Now you need the bear!  I really like the overlay too!

Title: Re: "Old Horrible" Yew Longbow Take-Down
Post by: Bryce on August 15, 2013, 12:58:56 am

Thank bud! Yeah I've been trying if all I got this year was a good size bear I would be satisfied.