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Title: Primitive Yew longbow
Post by: cynical_ant on August 19, 2016, 11:32:00 AM

Some of you may have saw this on PA, but thought I would share my first solo yew selfbow. My first was built during a workshop and I have also made a board maple bow as my first. This one is by far the nicest and my favorite to shoot. 60lbs at 28". 66" ttt. Very basic handle, I guess kind of Hill style. Antler for the rest and tip overlays. No grip, I like to see and feel the wood:) Thanks for looking!

  (http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn146/tailgate77/C5487F6B-4EF0-4D0F-A719-C410554E9E40.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/user/tailgate77/media/C5487F6B-4EF0-4D0F-A719-C410554E9E40.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: Primitive Yew longbow
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 19, 2016, 11:51:00 AM

Very nice,  tiller looks great.

Title: Re: Primitive Yew longbow
Post by: Igor on August 19, 2016, 03:43:00 PM

I like it!

Title: Re: Primitive Yew longbow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on August 19, 2016, 07:19:00 PM

Beauty! Congratulations! Jawge

Title: Re: Primitive Yew longbow
Post by: cynical_ant on August 19, 2016, 09:23:00 PM

Thanks guys! Looking forward to packing it in the woods this year:)

Title: Re: Primitive Yew longbow
Post by: Mad Max on August 19, 2016, 10:42:00 PM

Nice job
nice bend

   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Primitive Yew longbow
Post by: takefive on August 20, 2016, 12:44:00 AM

Good looking bow!

Title: Re: Primitive Yew longbow
Post by: fujimo on August 20, 2016, 01:18:00 AM

meeh! it looks ok

Title: Re: Primitive Yew longbow
Post by: frank bullitt on August 20, 2016, 01:59:00 PM

That's a simple shooting stick!

Good work!   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Primitive Yew longbow
Post by: LittleBen on August 20, 2016, 07:57:00 PM

Nice work, looks to be bending a bit more in the inner limbs, and I think you could probably narrow the tips more if desired, but overall nice bow. I Would never mess with that bow, looks good, just some constructive criticism to think about on the next one.

BTW there's seems to be something attached to your back ...

Title: Re: Primitive Yew longbow
Post by: cynical_ant on August 21, 2016, 01:01:00 AM

Thanks for the feedback LittleBen. I am always looking for help with the process. I have shot this bow a ton and I am really liking it, so I have no plans on changing a thing! Yes there is something on my back. My little girl. She is now 15 months and she comes stumpshooting with me everytime I go out. Moms at work, we are shooting arrows! And thanks for the support fujimo   :knothead:  lol

Title: Re: Primitive Yew longbow
Post by: wood carver 2 on August 21, 2016, 03:28:00 PM

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Originally posted by fujimo:
meeh! it looks ok

Not you too, Wayne! Or should I say Roy of the Northwest!    ;)  
That is a nice bow.
Dave.