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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Weylin on May 27, 2018, 11:38:25 pm

Title: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: Weylin on May 27, 2018, 11:38:25 pm

I found one of the nicest yew trees I've seen today. I had access to some private land. Most of the trees were twisted or scraggly but this one was a keeper. Straight and clean with no limbs for about 8 feet. I took the section above that as well which had some branches but also a couple clean sides. All in all I think I will easily get 10 bows out of this one tree. And just because I'm a glutton for punishment I did all the cutting with a little folding saw.   )W(

(https://i.imgur.com/IdvOuFG.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/AMdVKxf.jpg)

Title: Re: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: Limbit on May 27, 2018, 11:47:04 pm

I feel the jealousy boiling in my veins!

Title: Re: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: leonwood on May 28, 2018, 05:47:40 am

Ooooh nice haul! And a free workout! Can't get any better than that!

Title: Re: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: osage outlaw on May 28, 2018, 06:55:20 am

Very nice!

Title: Re: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: Del the cat on May 28, 2018, 07:09:20 am

Nice :)
Del

Title: Re: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: Taxus brevifolia on May 28, 2018, 09:58:53 am

I know that joy! Just finding a good one is uplifting, and once I get it cut and waxed I get a real good feeling.

Title: Re: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: TorstenT on May 28, 2018, 11:01:15 am

Good haul! I‘ll take the one on the far right side...   ;D

Title: Re: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: bubby on May 28, 2018, 11:02:16 am

Nice, get all you can before the big move,😁

Title: Re: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: Aaron H on May 28, 2018, 01:01:16 pm

Very nice haul

Title: Re: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: Hamish on May 28, 2018, 07:30:58 pm

+1 jelly.
Nice score.

Title: Re: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: helmet on May 28, 2018, 08:47:05 pm

I dig it! That scar on the one side is interesting. Do you find a differecne in bow quality from low elevation vs high elevation ( above 3000ft)?

Title: Re: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: Weylin on May 28, 2018, 10:28:47 pm

Trying to stock up before I leave Oregon. I might go out again this weekend with a buddy to get more.

Quote from: helmet on May 28, 2018, 08:47:05 pm

I dig it! That scar on the one side is interesting. Do you find a differecne in bow quality from low elevation vs high elevation ( above 3000ft)?

I split it right down that seam. That's a place where it's starting to fold in on itself and rot from the inside. This tree had just started the process. There usually is a fair difference in regards to elevation. This is low elevation stuff from the foothills of the coast range in Oregon. The high cascades yew will usually have much tighter growth rings. The low elevation wood still makes great bows.

Title: Re: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: rps3 on May 29, 2018, 06:08:31 am

Looking forward to seeing what you make from them. Heck the saw is nothing compared to buckling and unbuckling those child car seats.

Title: Re: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: Weylin on May 29, 2018, 01:32:14 pm

Quote from: rps3 on May 29, 2018, 06:08:31 am

Looking forward to seeing what you make from them. Heck the saw is nothing compared to buckling and unbuckling those child car seats.

Ha! For real

Title: Re: Harvested a Nice Yew
Post by: Parnell on May 29, 2018, 07:36:12 pm

Like that last picture.  Cool looking.