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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: Weylin on August 12, 2019, 08:39:59 PM

Title: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Weylin on August 12, 2019, 08:39:59 PM
This was a custom bow made from a premium stave of Pacific yew. The bow is 66" long and pulls 47#@26". It's backed with sturgeon skin, both for aesthetics and for durability. The handle wrap is tanned beaver tail and the tip overlays are buffalo horn. It is finished with tru oil and the string is D97 fastflight.

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Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: wood carver 2 on August 12, 2019, 08:48:36 PM
That’s a beauty!
Dave.
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: OkKeith on August 12, 2019, 09:05:58 PM
THAT is a BEAUTIFUL bow!

OkKeith
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Flem on August 12, 2019, 09:30:25 PM
Nice!  Very stylish, professional photo session to boot.
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Pat B on August 12, 2019, 09:40:33 PM
Welcome to Trad Gang, Weylin. That's another beauty but I'm not surprised. Yew and sturgeon makes a great combo and getting to be your trademark. Well done.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: 4runr on August 12, 2019, 10:15:11 PM
BEAUTIFUL!!
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Crittergetter on August 12, 2019, 11:31:09 PM
Absolutely stunning!!
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Shredd on August 12, 2019, 11:33:59 PM
Great looking bow...   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: ztontonz on August 13, 2019, 01:44:40 AM
Real piece of art! Congrats on this beautiful bow
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Roy from Pa on August 13, 2019, 04:55:00 AM
Fantastic bow and welcome to trad gang.

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Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Flem on August 13, 2019, 09:10:04 AM
There you are Roy! I was wondering where you went
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Mad Max on August 13, 2019, 09:30:59 AM
Really nice
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Minnesota Bill on August 13, 2019, 01:44:31 PM
Love that look, great job.
Bill
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Sam McMichael on August 13, 2019, 03:15:27 PM
Truly a great looking bow.
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Weylin on August 13, 2019, 08:51:29 PM
Thanks for the feedback, ya'll! I appreciate the kind words. I've been sharing my bows for a while on Primitive Archer and I've been meaning to join up over here. Glad I did.  :)
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Flem on August 13, 2019, 11:48:40 PM
Curious about your full draw pic. Are you using a release? And it looks like you are overdrawing, a' la ELB style, or maybe you have a short wingspan? Why the 26" @ 66" designation? Looks like you could pull that sucker to 30"
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Weylin on August 14, 2019, 05:36:36 PM
Quote from: Flem on August 13, 2019, 11:48:40 PM
Curious about your full draw pic. Are you using a release? And it looks like you are overdrawing, a' la ELB style, or maybe you have a short wingspan? Why the 26" @ 66" designation? Looks like you could pull that sucker to 30"

No release. I'm pulling it about 26" in the pic. I'm anchoring on my cheek. The person I made it for has a 26" draw length and he wanted it to be a longer bow. You're right that it could likely handle a longer draw length just fine. It still shoots really quick at 26" with little to no handshock. I would have made it a little shorter if it were for me.
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Walt Francis on August 14, 2019, 09:07:33 PM
That is one beautiful bow!

How about some info on the grip, it is really nice.
Title: Re: Sturgeon Backed Yew Bow 47#@26"
Post by: Weylin on August 16, 2019, 10:40:26 PM
Quote from: Walt Francis on August 14, 2019, 09:07:33 PM
That is one beautiful bow!

How about some info on the grip, it is really nice.

Thank you. It's tanned beaver tail stained with fiebing's leather dye. It's laced with kangaroo leather lace using a lacing pattern I learned from John Strunk.