Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: dreamcraft_archery on December 02, 2020, 10:16:21 am
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Hi guys!
I finished another bow. This time it's something special. I got my hands on crazy piece of European Yew. It had many checked sapwood spots, there were some going even to heartwood. But I managed to find a bow inside. Wood owner claimed it was seasoned for 3 years, but I gave it a bit more time in my shed.
The bow is 64" overall long, drawing 50-55lbs at 26". It took nearly no set. There is mostly one growth ring on the back except handle section. (surface was concave so I left a few more there) Tips overlays are from Bog Oak. I named it "Leszy" - as a slavic demon of forests. Bow shoots really fast and smooth. I love it's character with all the bumps and knots.
If you like the bow check out my video from building it:
https://youtu.be/hHdDUKbtu-s
All the best guys!
Stay safe!
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More pictures. :BB
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Beautiful and exceptional yew bow. 8) :OK
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Gotta love that. Don't think you can beat Yew for looks.
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I really like that bow!
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Good vid. Nice bow. Excellent work. Good on you.
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beautiful,, congrats,, :)
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Very nice bow. Enjoyed your video. Excellent work all the way around.
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Don't think you can beat Yew for looks.
+1. It makes such fantastic looking bows and OP did a great job with a character piece.
Mark
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Yes Sir. Does look like you ended up with something special.
Nicely done
Bjrogg
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Great work!
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Lots of character! Very nice job! That bow gets a huge "ATTABOY" and 2 :OK :OK!
Hawkdancer
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Gorgeous, I love 'em like that, lots of character waggles :).
Del
(PS Personally I'd have padded under the grip at the back as it is almost concave and those corners can sometimes be uncomfortable.)
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Saw your progress on reddit and instagram and it looks really nice!!
Just one simple question, what kind of leather did u use for the handle? and what kind of leather could be used best for a arrow rest?
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Thank you for all your comments guys, I really appreciate each one. I'm very proud of this bow, I was dreaming to have such 3 years ago before I started making them.
Chappie - I use tanned cow leather. Sometimes decorated. I have some leftovers from my friend and I use them on my bows. I'm not sure what kind of leather would be better - I don't have any experience with others.
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Not a criticism, just a suggestion. (Hope you don't mind, you obviously have the necessary skill)
There are some tiny tweaks you could do to improve the leather work.
Shaving the edge of the leather and folding it over and gluing it along the top an bottom edges can look really smart.
Also keeping to the same over under rhythm with the stitching and working out a tidy way to finish off makes a difference... it's a pain at first and I've had to re-do the stitching more than once but it's worth the trouble.
This post shows what I mean:-
https://bowyersdiary.blogspot.com/2020/07/35-booyew-finished.html (https://bowyersdiary.blogspot.com/2020/07/35-booyew-finished.html)
Del
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Thank you Del, I see what you mean and really appreciate your suggestion. It's a tiny thing but as you said it makes a difference.
After uploading pictures I realised I messed up a bit stitching. I will work on it!
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This is a fantastic bow, you should be very proud of yourself, I enjoy seeing all you do. I can tell you love this craft
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Fantastic bow, great job!
This is an extraordinary piece of yew, love the character.
And yes, this bow is it worth to replace the stiching. Maybe glue on rawhide on the inside of the beaver to prevent break outs.
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Thank you simson. I really admire your work, your bows are such an inspiration.
Thank you Allyn! Yes, that's what I want to do, spread the beauty of this craft. )-w(
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That is an absolutely beautiful yew bow! Great job! I love the character and color of that stick!