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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Gunnar on November 21, 2017, 09:26:44 pm

Title: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: Gunnar on November 21, 2017, 09:26:44 pm

I posted a few months ago some pictures of a bow I had started that developed some very serious warping issues, with the hope I could gain some advice on possibly fixing it. I took that advice and using dry heat, which has turned out to be awesome (never used it before) and was able to salvage to bow. it still has a little warp, but it causes the string to line up perfectly with the arrow rest. Thanks for the help.

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: osage outlaw on November 21, 2017, 10:43:00 pm

That looks like a very nice bow.  Great job on it. 

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: loefflerchuck on November 22, 2017, 12:43:02 am

Your bow turned out great! When a bow starts to go south for me I put it on the rack and forget about it for a while until i see it hanging there and make a little adjustment. If that does not fix it i'll put it back for a month or so. Eventually I either get a good bow or toss it in the firewood pile to end the misery. Your bow looks like a big success IMHO

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: Del the cat on November 22, 2017, 02:22:19 am

Excellent! Great to have the feedback too  :)
It's those obstinate staves that teach us most.
I love that style of bow... my fave'
Del

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: Bob W. on November 22, 2017, 06:54:50 am

Nice bow Gunnar, How heavy is it?

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: rps3 on November 22, 2017, 07:02:49 am

With what looks like a fair amount of reflex a generous draw and not an overly long bow, I would have to say you did a great job.

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: Pat B on November 22, 2017, 07:04:55 am

Nice recovery and a beautiful bow.  :OK

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: BowEd on November 22, 2017, 07:28:39 am

That's a very nice bending bow with some character to it too.Congrats.

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: upstatenybowyer on November 22, 2017, 07:59:14 am

That certainly turned out to be one fine looking bow. Your patience and open-mindedness paid off!  :OK

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: ohma2 on November 22, 2017, 11:41:24 am

Really like the back on that bow.the dark spots and the fact that you didnt change the color of it just screams natural.

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: Gunnar on November 22, 2017, 12:58:40 pm

Quote from: Bob W. on November 22, 2017, 06:54:50 am

Nice bow Gunnar, How heavy is it?

It draws about 48#@27”. Little lighter than I like but the bottom limb was quite a bit weaker so I had to take a lot off off the top limb. The slight recurve on the top is still a little stronger but I’m pretty please with how it turned out considering what it was like before

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: Hawkdancer on November 22, 2017, 01:04:19 pm

Nice work, Congratulations, just my size (SH) :BB >:D!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: Hamish on November 22, 2017, 04:34:30 pm

Sweet bow.

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: Morgan on November 22, 2017, 07:48:19 pm

You made a fine bow out of that! I’d definitely be proud of it.

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: burchett.donald on November 22, 2017, 10:56:15 pm

Gunnar,
               Really nice bend and beautiful sap wood on the back...Great resurrection from the Warped Grave Sir...Looks really balanced in your hands...
                                                                    Don

Title: Re: Yew Bow Back from the Warped Grave
Post by: Pappy on November 23, 2017, 07:42:42 am

Nice save, it looks very well tillered and bet it shoots well. :)
 Pappy