My first Yew Stave Project....

[Keenan]

That what I'm talkin about Roy. That is sweet! If you give her several more coats she really start to shine up some more. Very nice bow. Pure clean beauty!          

[Roy from Pa]

Oh ya ole boy, the more coats applied, the more she will shine up. It takes about 3 coats of tung oil to give a bow a little shine, first two coats seem to sink right into the grain, each coat after that really makes them take off.

[Black Mockingbird]

I can stare for a loooong time after each coat of oil when I'm oiling up yew...it might just be the prettiest bow wood oiled up,its def in the top 3. Looking good bro  

[coaster500]

Dang Roy I think you need to sell your glue....

That turned out sweet!!!

Beautiful  

[4runr]

BEA-YEW-TIFUL!!!

[Roy from Pa]

Here she is after the 4th coat of tung oil, I applied the 5th coat right after the video. Will prolly do one more coat after this and let her go at that. I don't like a real high gloss on my bows. click the picture for the video.

[wood carver 2]

That looks great!        
Lets see her strung up and shooting.
Dave.

[Roy from Pa]

Patience Grass hopper:)

[Keenan]

Wow Roy. I knew that was going to have some incredible heart wood color and she sure came out sweet.  You sure did that piece of wood justice  

[coaster500]

       

[snakewood3]

I think Keenan said it all, excellent !!!!

[jsweka]

Very nice Roy and that tung oil really made the yew pop.

[David Flanrey]

I love it!

[Chromebuck]

Damn!  Forgot just how much fun you boys have in this forum.  Thanks for the laughs and congrats on a super sweet build along...

[Roy from Pa]

Just put the 6th and final coat on her. Going to do the handle wrap with black leather strips wrapped around her. It's 1/4 wide and about 3/16th thick. Gonna leave the dull rougher side facing out. Black side plate same way. That should be sharp as heck!

[DVSHUNTER]

Wrapped and scivved handles are fast becoming my favorites. Plus I think they are easier than stiching.  Can't wait to see it Roy.

[Keenan]

That should match your tips very well and finish off nice!

[b.glass]

Wow Roy! That is purty! I bow to you, salami, salami, bologni.    

Bona

[Roy from Pa]

Well thank ya, Bona. Guess I kin take yer name off the thumpen list now.    

[razorback]

What kind of scoundrel would have a woman like Bona on his "thumpen" list. Coors light and threatening quality women folk, Roy I think you are the one who should be on some thumpen lists.   :mad:            :mad:  

Now show us that handle, it sounds just gorgeous.