I recieved my Yew yesterday. I love it. The bow is made of Pacific Yew. It has rattlesnake skins on the front. I traded 2 dozen shafts and some glue on Broadheads for the bow, so I wasnt sure what kind of shape it would be in. There isnt a scratch on it. It was put together with a z looking pattern.I know nothinng about this part but it stays together when I draw it. The only problem is I think its too stout for me. Its 68" 56# @ 28". I'm going to shoot it and see if I can work into it. Heres some pics...
(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/bones61427/yew1.jpg)
(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/bones61427/yew2.jpg)
(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/bones61427/yew5.jpg)
Looks like a nice find! Jay St. Charles makes great bows!!
Very nice looking bow. You may find that a longer bow like that is very smooth and does not feel as heavy in draw as a shorter bow. Sounds like you got a heck of a deal.
Any suggestions for a grip? I dont want anything that is adhesive. I was going to try leather or suede that I can lace on but dont know the first thing about doing it. Also,Do I need some sort of side plate?..Thanks
if that beauty is to stout I'll trade with ya. though the lenght will help WOW what a dandy.
what i have done is sew on some deer hide so it
stays tight and use it as a side plate and handle then shot off my knuckle.
If it don't work out, let me know. Maybe I could make 'ya a flat bow in trade. DR
Blind one, Here's a thought, get a golf glove fer holdin your bow and shoot off your knukle. No shelf needed. no grip needed. That bow begs for wood arrows. Good luck
Prarrie Dog
Heres the tips..
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that bow needs to be shot ..nice tips
That's a beauty. For a grip, you might wrap leather lace or jute twine around the grip area. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v103/scattershot/IMGP1942.jpg)
A shelf isn't really necessary, but you could build one up with leather or horn.
Suwweeet!
I did the grip with suede leather lace. I tried to use a piece of leather but couldnt get it straight so I just wrapped it. Doesnt feel too bad. Thanks for the suggestions guys...Roy
(http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr151/bones61427/grip.jpg)
Nice bow! ;)
Nice! and your suade leather lace wrap seems to compliment it - good choice - keep it simple and clean. Just be very careful you don't hurt a shoulder or elbo trying to "work into it", before you decide if it's too heavy for you.
thats a really cool idea on the handle wrap.
scattershot: how did u make it shiny. btw it looks real good
Shawn, I bought it that way. Tandy Leather has the lace in several different colors.
Very nice bow and handle wrap. I used leather lace for Ol' Buck, my old lemonwood, and it really feels comfortable to the hand.