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Offline Will B

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Sinew-Backed Heartwood Yew Recurve
« on: June 30, 2024, 08:45:13 pm »
I recently finished a 64” sinew-backed heartwood yew recurve. The bow is 44# @ 26”. I removed the sapwood and applied 2 layers of deer sinew using TB3 glue. I had a pair of bull snake skins that I used to protect the sinew. The bow was finished with 7 coats of Tru-oil and a spar urethane spray to dull the shine. The handle wrap was made from a leather jacket. The bow is very smooth and has no noticeable hand shock.

I received a great deal of assistance on this build from Superdave here on PA. Thanks Dave for your detailed build and for answering my many questions. Much appreciated!https://flic.kr/p/2q1j4t1

Offline Will B

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Re: Sinew-Backed Heartwood Yew Recurve
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2024, 08:46:04 pm »

Offline Hamish

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Re: Sinew-Backed Heartwood Yew Recurve
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2024, 09:11:02 pm »
Classy looking bow there Will. :OK

Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Sinew-Backed Heartwood Yew Recurve
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2024, 09:19:05 pm »
Not gon' lie, but that's just fine right there. No need to hang your head around anyone with that in your hand!
Guns have triggers. Bicycles have wheels. Trees and bows have wooden limbs.

Offline Will B

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Re: Sinew-Backed Heartwood Yew Recurve
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2024, 09:20:49 pm »
Thanks Hamish and JW

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Re: Sinew-Backed Heartwood Yew Recurve
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2024, 10:26:07 pm »
  Nice work, beautiful bow
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Offline Will B

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Re: Sinew-Backed Heartwood Yew Recurve
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2024, 10:40:09 pm »
Thanks Pappy

Offline superdav95

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Re: Sinew-Backed Heartwood Yew Recurve
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2024, 01:26:32 am »
Wow!  Super nice.  What’s not to like about this.  The bend looks very good.  So glad it worked out so well for you.  Yew is great stuff!   You did it justice my friend.  Well done. 
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Offline Kidder

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Re: Sinew-Backed Heartwood Yew Recurve
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2024, 05:30:13 pm »
Nice bow with a great tiller. Solid work!

Offline ajooter

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Re: Sinew-Backed Heartwood Yew Recurve
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2024, 11:46:48 pm »
Gorgeous bow!! Those skins are awesome!

Offline bassman211

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Re: Sinew-Backed Heartwood Yew Recurve
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2024, 08:47:09 am »
Nice.