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Title: Sinew backed Yew bow
Post by: Buemaker on March 30, 2013, 04:52:00 PM
Yew bow backed with mose leg sinew. 60"ntn. 50lbs at 28". Was 45lbs when finished a few months ago, but gained 5 pounds over the months. Strange stuff sinew. Limbtips are bits from whale's teeth. What do ya think?
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Title: Re: Sinew backed Yew bow
Post by: Roy from Pa on March 30, 2013, 05:16:00 PM
Very nice, Bue, love the floor and walls too.
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Post by: JJB on March 30, 2013, 05:56:00 PM
Nice work!
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Post by: snakewood3 on March 30, 2013, 07:39:00 PM
Beautiful, very clean lines.
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Post by: Osagetree on March 31, 2013, 08:05:00 AM
Awesome!
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Post by: Dave Bowers on March 31, 2013, 08:13:00 AM
Very nice!
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Post by: Shaun on March 31, 2013, 08:37:00 AM
Great bend from a 60" with non working handle! Like the use of a piece of all heart wood yew.
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Post by: Trapper Rob on March 31, 2013, 10:28:00 AM
Fine looking bow the tips really look sharp.
Rob
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Post by: Pat B on March 31, 2013, 10:36:00 AM
Very nice bow, bue.
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Post by: MoeM on March 31, 2013, 01:36:00 PM
Guess it`s OK for a selfbow   :biglaugh:
Nah just kidding- I love it, looks really great!
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Post by: coaster500 on March 31, 2013, 02:46:00 PM
That is a fine bow, well done!!!!
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Post by: Roy from Pa on March 31, 2013, 06:09:00 PM
Moe, LMAO... I didn't have the heart to say it..  :laughing:
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Post by: coaster500 on March 31, 2013, 11:14:00 PM
Roy... since when    :biglaugh:
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Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 01, 2013, 08:45:00 AM
Nicely done. Jawge
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Post by: twitchstick on April 01, 2013, 09:18:00 AM
Nice bow!
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Post by: Black Mockingbird on April 01, 2013, 10:31:00 AM
Very nice  :)
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