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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Tuomo on March 26, 2026, 09:04:55 am

Title: Yew (rawhide backed), 45# @ 28"
Post by: Tuomo on March 26, 2026, 09:04:55 am

Almost a selfbow: a Pacific yew bow backed with goat rawhide, 45# @ 28". The back had a few minor flaws, and because of the quite dry climate here in Finland I wanted to be safe, so I decided to back it.

Length is 186 cm nock to nock, and the width is 32 mm at the handle. White horn nocks. The handle is wrapped in green cotton velvet. Physical weight is 596 grams.

The bow has a silk string made from red filament silk, 44 strands, with a breaking strength of 315# and a weight of 123 grains.

The bow had natural deflex, and it is now about two inches deflexed. This is going to be my American Round competition bow for this season.

The bow shoots nicely, but it is a bit slow compared to my high-performance laminated bows, which I am used to. Still, it will be great to finally shoot an American Round with fully natural, period-correct equipment.

Title: Re: Yew (rawhide backed), 45# @ 28"
Post by: Tuomo on March 26, 2026, 09:05:51 am

More pics.

Title: Re: Yew (rawhide backed), 45# @ 28"
Post by: Pappy on March 26, 2026, 09:51:14 am

WOW, that's a beauty, very nice work. :)
 Pappy

Title: Re: Yew (rawhide backed), 45# @ 28"
Post by: bentstick54 on March 26, 2026, 10:21:27 am

Very nice. Great looking bow.

Title: Re: Yew (rawhide backed), 45# @ 28"
Post by: Pat B on March 26, 2026, 05:44:01 pm

Beautiful bow and the horn nocks are outstanding. Well done.  :OK

Title: Re: Yew (rawhide backed), 45# @ 28"
Post by: bjrogg on March 26, 2026, 05:55:10 pm

Nice bow Tuomo. Hope you enjoy your American round. Looks like you have a good bow for it.

Bjrogg

Title: Re: Yew (rawhide backed), 45# @ 28"
Post by: superdav95 on March 26, 2026, 05:59:21 pm

Gorgeous bow.  My goodness that’s nice. 

Title: Re: Yew (rawhide backed), 45# @ 28"
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 26, 2026, 06:22:57 pm

So graceful and elegant!

Title: Re: Yew (rawhide backed), 45# @ 28"
Post by: organic_archer on March 26, 2026, 06:24:19 pm

Excellent attention to details. Stunning bow! Enjoy!

Title: Re: Yew (rawhide backed), 45# @ 28"
Post by: Selfbowman on March 27, 2026, 10:55:04 am

Great looking bow! What are the tips cow horn??

Title: Re: Yew (rawhide backed), 45# @ 28"
Post by: Lehtis on March 28, 2026, 03:52:03 am

Real Tuomo quality again!

Title: Re: Yew (rawhide backed), 45# @ 28"
Post by: Del the cat on March 28, 2026, 05:25:40 am

Very handsome, I'll bet that shoots smooth.
Del