2021 what did you do today?

Roy from Pa · May 25, 2021, 09:30:50 AM

Flem, it's 2 hinges bolted together and prolly springs involved.

Evil, lol

Flem · May 25, 2021, 10:41:14 AM

Hell yeah! I want to see both sides of his thingy

Carpdaddy · May 25, 2021, 11:12:35 AM

Ain't lifting my skirt tail no higher round this bunch!

Just couple old cabinet scrapers and door hinge. Little tape to help grip.

EvilDogBeast · May 25, 2021, 12:18:28 PM

I'll bet Flem is a lot of fun at parties

wood carver 2 · May 25, 2021, 04:39:36 PM

Probably a blast with a couple of beers in him...
Dave.

Buemaker · May 25, 2021, 06:03:35 PM

I have never seen a Yew stave with so thin year rings. The outer part close to the back cannot even with s magnifying glass be counted. The sap wood was damaged so had to take it off. It is two billets spliced together with hide glue.

wood carver 2 · May 25, 2021, 06:09:01 PM

That's the finest grained wood I have ever seen. Are you going to back it?
Dave.

Pat B · May 25, 2021, 06:24:55 PM

I've heard that yew heartwood should be backed. I think rawhide would be enough.
I bet that stave will make a snappy bow, Bue.

Mad Max · May 25, 2021, 06:34:20 PM

Nice bue

Roy from Pa · May 25, 2021, 06:47:04 PM

Yew and Boo make a quick pretty bow.

Bowjunkie · May 25, 2021, 06:59:45 PM

I'm guessing you didn't follow one ring for the back

I might back it with deer rawhide if the back was clear and ring violations were minimal. Otherwise I'd probably flatten it and use maple, hickory, or bamboo. Hard maple looks similar to yew sapwood.

Buemaker · May 26, 2021, 05:58:17 PM

Thanks for suggestions, I will back it with something. Perhaps moose sinew. It is at least 25 years since I cut the tree, so no rush.

Pat B · May 26, 2021, 08:59:17 PM

Looking forward to seeing what you can do with moose sinew.

Mad Max · May 26, 2021, 09:53:20 PM

25 years was long enough.
get the sinew wet

Then we can watch Pat's and yours come together

Crooked Stic · May 27, 2021, 09:46:55 PM

Got two going now. 52 in. curve and two piece longbow.

Shredd · May 27, 2021, 11:06:25 PM

I see someone is Kicking Arse... Good job Sticster...

Roy from Pa · May 28, 2021, 04:13:23 AM

Like the color combination Mike.

Flem · May 28, 2021, 08:14:03 AM

Quote from: Roy from Pa on May 28, 2021, 04:13:23 AM
Like the color combination Mike.

Ditto that

What is the yellow wood? I like bright and/ or shiny things

Guess that makes me a Pack Rat

B-JS · May 28, 2021, 02:50:03 PM

Wanted to try an other Taper at the Rover.....
Did result in slightly to high drawweight.

70#@28" and thats a 50" bow

Next days will Show, how much i can shave Off.
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Roy from Pa · May 28, 2021, 03:12:04 PM

Damn....

2021 what did you do today?

Shredd