Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: hammertime on September 22, 2013, 03:34:50 pm
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Here"s my latest...Yew self bow 58# @ 26"This yew piece i got from Brock J a year ago,been a slow process but i am happy.Just cannot begin to describe the beauty of this wood.Tips are bacote and maple.60"ntn.Teak oil finish.I named this one ole wolf cause the guys I trail run with,all much younger so nickenamed me that, anyways this one really snaps an arrow..Thanks for looking-Hammertime(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/2013-09-23002246_zps4d02aba5.jpg)
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one at a time...(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/2013-09-22234909_zpsfb38a36b.jpg)
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brace and full draw..(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/6fcfa6dc-8255-41d4-a7e7-d489da49ab8c_zpsac529460.jpg?t=1379873413)
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couple more...(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd464/jeffreyakolste/217cb7d1-427f-4ea5-b8d0-49c6e3b325dd_zpse9076348.jpg?t=1379872732)
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That's stunning. What a gorgeous colour. Very nice shape to the tiller as well, congrats on a beautiful bow!
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That is a bute. Really nice
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That is a sweet piece of yew hammertime. Nice work!
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Nice job on the tiller. Yew is pretty wood for sure.
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Nicely done! Gotta love yew. Good tiller... it's definitely a bendy handle bow. Do you find it hard to brace your bow with the tip overlays like that?
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Suuuuuuuuuuweeeeeetttt bow!!!!!
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Thanks guys!adb...no not really I use a commercial bow stringer though.Other specs on the bow 1/2 tips tapering out to 1 3/8 at the handle.Cannot decide on a wrap so for now its as is.taken a little set over a 100 shots or so but it's up there on my list of favorites-Hammertime
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That's a pretty one! Josh
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Thanks Gun Doc..really took my time on this one.there isn't any yew in Wisconsin so I was holding my breath a few times!Hammertime
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Beautiful ,and very nice tiller.
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Well done Hammer, thats a good looking stick and the way that baby bends is a thing of beauty.
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Very nice work,beautiful bow,love the look of Yew. :)
Pappy
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Nice and pure, no wood like yew for sure. Cool bow.
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Nice bow! Don't you just love working with yew! Yew has become my favorite bow wood, and I never worked a piece till June! I'm on fifth now and have staves for several more on the drying rack .I'm fortunate to live here in the Pacific Northwest where it grows in relatve abundance. To bad for you poor guys who only that yellow stuff to work with! >:D
Dale
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Thanks everyone!Yeah I just love the contrast of the heartwood/sapwood,and its easier to work than the elm and hickory I am used to.Guess I'm a little jealous of you west coast fellas-Hammertime