Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Del the cat on June 01, 2017, 11:11:22 am

Title: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: Del the cat on June 01, 2017, 11:11:22 am

I was making a primitive for a guy last year who wanted something with some character but it exploded on the tiller (too much character  >:( )... I told him I'd have some more staves seasoned by now if he was still interested.
I was a tad nervous as the Laburnum I'd been working on exploded to, it was nice to get back to Yew and this one still has plenty of character.
It's 66" ttt, with working limbs pretty much equal length. I had to heat out some deflex and twist, but didn't worry to take it all out.
Detail pics of some of the features in the next post  ;D
Del

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: Del the cat on June 01, 2017, 11:14:06 am

Detail pics of some of the knots... not so big as the holes you boys get in some of those Osage bows. We like to be a little more discreet this side of the pond  ;)
That Laburnum had a big hole and it exploded (mind it wasn't at the hole  ::) )
Del

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: DC on June 01, 2017, 11:20:36 am

Beautiful bow Del, I like knotty Yew.

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: osage outlaw on June 01, 2017, 11:21:14 am

Beautiful work Del!

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 01, 2017, 11:26:20 am

I like that bow, Del. Clean and simple with plenty of natural character. Just one of the many benefits of yew.

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: jaxenro on June 01, 2017, 11:37:13 am

Sweet I love these character bows

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: Aaron H on June 01, 2017, 11:47:46 am

Yep, that's a good one. Clean and simple

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: ksnow on June 01, 2017, 12:04:34 pm

Wow, very nice work.  There are not many things prettier than a simple yew bow.

Kyle

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: bjrogg on June 01, 2017, 12:14:45 pm

Refined character Del. Glad things quit going bang for you, but that's what happens when you live on the edge.
Bjrogg

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: upstatenybowyer on June 01, 2017, 12:23:57 pm

That's a beauty indeed.  ;)

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: JonW on June 01, 2017, 12:30:22 pm

Nice! The contrast of sap and heart wood is beautiful.

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: selfbow joe on June 01, 2017, 06:00:40 pm

Beautiful work

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: Mad Max on June 01, 2017, 06:21:50 pm

Really nice
lots of character

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: k-hat on June 01, 2017, 08:20:36 pm

you definitely did that one justice Del, she is just doggone beautiful.  I could watch this all day  (-P

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: loefflerchuck on June 01, 2017, 08:52:17 pm

Beautiful bow Del and a skilled tiller. I make less and less bows with knots now. They look cool, but partially because of the dry climate here I find no matter how how well I work around knots they still explode after 2-4 years. Mainly I'm talking about yew and juniper/ sinew. I think people don't have as much of a problem in humid climates.

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: wizardgoat on June 01, 2017, 10:17:17 pm

Sweet bow Del, gorgeous piece of wood

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: Pat B on June 01, 2017, 11:28:15 pm

 :OK   8)

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: Pappy on June 02, 2017, 06:11:22 am

Beautiful bow Del, that should make him happy. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: DuBois on June 02, 2017, 06:13:11 am

Always an inspiration.
Thanks Del

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: leonwood on June 02, 2017, 06:51:39 am

That one turned out really nice! That big knot at the handle makes it look even better!

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: Del the cat on June 02, 2017, 07:08:09 am

Cheers guys :)
Del

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: BowEd on June 02, 2017, 08:18:35 am

Beautiful bow out of beautiful wood Del.Great tiller too.I'm sure he'll be more then satisfied.

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: Hans H on June 02, 2017, 11:36:48 am

great bow, like it
Hans

Title: Re: Yew Primitive 45# @ 28"
Post by: make-n-break on June 02, 2017, 02:27:05 pm

That thing turned out awesome Del. I really like the knots!! Beautiful bend too.