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Main Discussion Area => English Warbow => Topic started by: Del the cat on June 14, 2021, 05:26:36 am

Title: English Yew Warbow
Post by: Del the cat on June 14, 2021, 05:26:36 am

Just got a very challenging bow back to 110# @ 30.5"
It's English Yew, but oddly had a tiny bit of bug damage on the surface of the sapwood at one point (I've not seen that on UK Yew before).
It needs finishing, but it was a bit nerve wracking to get it back this far!
Here's video of it coming back on the tiller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb0rwQwK4k8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb0rwQwK4k8)
Del

Title: Re: English Yew Warbow
Post by: JW_Halverson on June 14, 2021, 03:37:01 pm

Oh lordie! That knot gives me the heebie-jeebies.

Fascinating character in this one, sir! She's a wild looking bow.

Title: Re: English Yew Warbow
Post by: stuckinthemud on June 14, 2021, 03:56:47 pm

Nice work Del

Title: Re: English Yew Warbow
Post by: Ruddy Darter on June 14, 2021, 04:27:25 pm

Very nice Del, good to see an English yew character warbow 8)

 R.D.

Title: Re: English Yew Warbow
Post by: Hawkdancer on June 15, 2021, 02:01:23 am

All of the above!  I would need a winch and crank to draw 110#!and a doctor to refit my shoulders!
Hawkdancer

Title: Re: English Yew Warbow
Post by: PaSteve on June 16, 2021, 06:11:12 pm

Been following your progress on this tricky stave. Quite impressive work as always Del. Like Hawkdancer, I would definitely need a winch and crank. Maybe you could answer a question. When a bow is that heavy, how do you get it "shot-in" after tillering? Maybe it's not that important and it gets shot at whatever draw weight is manageable. Just curious. Thanks Del.

Title: Re: English Yew Warbow
Post by: Pat B on June 17, 2021, 12:10:14 am

Beautiful arc of a circle, Del.   :OK  Cool war bow.  8)

Title: Re: English Yew Warbow
Post by: Gimlis Ghost on July 05, 2021, 11:24:33 pm

Not the best piece of wood so your skills are proven by making a silk purse from a sow's ear. Good job.

Title: Re: English Yew Warbow
Post by: Morgan on July 06, 2021, 03:27:39 am

Wow Del, that’s a lot of weight and long draw with quite a wonky stave. Well done!