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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Weylin on May 08, 2019, 03:17:57 pm

Title: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Weylin on May 08, 2019, 03:17:57 pm
I had a nearly flawless yew stave to work with on this bow, just a pin knot or two on the whole thing. It is 63" long and pulls 57#@28". I had fun playing with a slightly different handle shape. It has deer rawhide under the snake skins for a little added security. It probably wasn't necessary but I wanted the extra insurance on this one. I got the rattlesnake skins from Cipriano Rivera, they are western diamondback rattlers. The tip overlays are buffalo horn and the handle wrap is elk leather with kangaroo lace. The finish is tru oil and the string is D97.

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Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: bjrogg on May 08, 2019, 06:55:49 pm
Weylin that's another beautiful bow. I'd know just by looking it was one of your creations. Somebody's going to be very happy. Once again, well done sir.
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: hoosierf on May 09, 2019, 11:44:54 am
Beautiful work.
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Weylin on May 09, 2019, 01:42:13 pm
Thank you, bjrogg! I need to start trying out some new things. I'm getting too predictable.  ;D

Thank you, Hoosierf
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: SLIMBOB on May 09, 2019, 02:58:14 pm
Sweet.  Top shelf work!
Had the occasion to watch a few of your Youtube videos.  Good stuff.
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Deerhunter21 on May 09, 2019, 03:11:41 pm
Im only able to see the pictures that are on PA so I will look at it later
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: bjrogg on May 09, 2019, 03:55:16 pm
Thank you, bjrogg! I need to start trying out some new things. I'm getting too predictable.  ;D

Thank you, Hoosierf

Weylin it was really meant as a compliment. I know what your saying though. Sometimes our style becomes our comfortable place. Mine are probably pretty predictable to. Have been playing around with a few different designs, but I like what I like.lol I like your bows. And you do top shelf finish work to. Good Luck and may you have a happy future.
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: RyanR on May 09, 2019, 05:01:11 pm
That's a Beauty. The last photo of the belly side looks like flames.
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: airkah on May 10, 2019, 05:13:58 am
Beautiful bow, very well done!
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Swampman on May 10, 2019, 06:37:05 am
Another beautiful bow.  Excellent work!
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Pat B on May 10, 2019, 06:49:12 am
Is that the bow you had at the Classic, Weylin? Very nice.
BTW, thanks for all your help in the bow shop at the Classic.  :OK
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Stickhead on May 10, 2019, 07:32:33 am
Great looking bow, as usual, Weylin.  What heating method do you recommend for bending yew?
...Tom
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Bayou Ben on May 10, 2019, 08:02:01 am
Great bow.  Your attention to detail is second to none. 
Referring to the other thread, it makes me happy that someone with your talent is able to make a living out of doing this.  :OK
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Dante_F on May 10, 2019, 08:32:14 am
Looks awesome is the top limb longer than the bottom one?
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Weylin on May 10, 2019, 01:50:29 pm


Weylin it was really meant as a compliment. I know what your saying though. Sometimes our style becomes our comfortable place. Mine are probably pretty predictable to. Have been playing around with a few different designs, but I like what I like.lol I like your bows. And you do top shelf finish work to. Good Luck and may you have a happy future.
Bjrogg

I know. I took it as a compliment. I just need to put a little pressure on myself to think outside the box every once in a while to push my limits. No fun getting complacent.

Great bow.  Your attention to detail is second to none. 
Referring to the other thread, it makes me happy that someone with your talent is able to make a living out of doing this.  :OK

Thanks! It's been fun so far. Hope it pans out because it would be hard to go back to a real job. Haha!

Great looking bow, as usual, Weylin.  What heating method do you recommend for bending yew?
...Tom

I love the boiling method for yew and osage. I stick the tip directly down into boiling water for about 15-20 minutes. bends like rubber. This bow had a little knot near the tip on one end and that limited what I could get from this bow.
Is that the bow you had at the Classic, Weylin? Very nice.
BTW, thanks for all your help in the bow shop at the Classic.  :OK

Yep, this is the same bow. It just neded a handle wrap. I meant to do that at the classic in case someone wanted to watch but I got distracted. It was my pleasure to help put with people's bows. It's fun sharing in people's excitement about their first bow.

Looks awesome is the top limb longer than the bottom one?

The top limb is one inch longer than the bottom.
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: lesken2011 on May 10, 2019, 02:02:08 pm
Really nice, Weylin. I always like lookin at your full draws since you shoot lefty, like me!! ;)
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Dvshunter on May 11, 2019, 07:14:15 pm
Another beautiful weapon
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Woodely on May 11, 2019, 07:35:34 pm
Another sweet bow.  I like your work on the leather wrap.  57#@28"  WOW even in my prime @27 years old and doing pic and shovel work back then I would of had a hard time pulling over 55#.  I must be a whimp.  Don't know how you guys do it. 
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Drewster on May 11, 2019, 07:53:16 pm
That is a handsome bow.  Very well done Weylin.
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: backtowood B2W on May 12, 2019, 12:53:33 am
Wow! another beauty!
I like the handle shape - is the bow symmetric?
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Sagebrush on May 12, 2019, 07:39:55 am
I love your work sir! Please don't be offended when I copy your painted boarders for the skins. I love the detailed art work.
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: bjrogg on June 02, 2019, 07:35:04 am
Thank you, bjrogg! I need to start trying out some new things. I'm getting too predictable.  ;D

Thank you, Hoosierf

Weylin one thing is for sure. There always predictably awesome
Bjrogg
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Will B on June 02, 2019, 08:23:07 am
Beautiful bow!  Love the snakeskins and the bend. Nice work as usual.
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: jeffp51 on June 02, 2019, 11:00:51 am
what paint do you use at the edge of the skin?  I am sure you have answered that before, but I forget.
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Weylin on June 02, 2019, 07:22:29 pm
Thank you all for the kind words!

Wow! another beauty!
I like the handle shape - is the bow symmetric?
Cheers
Martin
Martin, the top limb is 1" longer.

what paint do you use at the edge of the skin?  I am sure you have answered that before, but I forget.

I use acrylic model paint and and tiny brush. :)
Title: Re: Pacific Yew Bow with Rattlesnake Skins 57#@28"
Post by: Selfbowman on June 02, 2019, 08:28:06 pm
Very nice bow . Weylin you also are great in the tiller part of the build! Arvin