Yew bow with bumps.

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dwardo

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Hi,

Just about to finish up this yew bow. Has lots of very "head scratching" lumps and bumps which makes tillering a bit of a nightmare.
Bits of wood like this are more a constant peace negotiation than a pre-defined project. All the way through you discover a knot/defect here that means you have to change the bows profile completely, or maybe even shorten the bow by inches if more serious. I am longing for a straight bit of timber for the next one.

But it gives me a lot of mental peace away from the money earning screen.

Its yew with the sapwood thinned, and about 68" length. Pulling at a guess as my scales are broken around 45lbs at 28 inch. Shoots well considering its character. Certainly a pretty bit of wood what ever the bow. Finished with 6 coats of Tru-oil. Not sure if it will get a handle or not yet, need to source thinner leather.

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"Bits of wood like this are more a constant peace negotiation than a pre-defined project"

That is such a great phrase!..............Perfect :-)

Nice bow, BTW.
 
As everyone else. Love to see your work as it's stunning. That yew also has real character and looks stunning. And to get a curve like that. Genius.

I so need to sort making a bow.
 
Awesome and very timely for me. I have just picked up a large lump of yew that is currently seasoning. Good to know that it can have some lumps and bumps.
Russ
 
It's a close call between this and that wych elm one you did recently but I think this is my favorite just for its, as you say, 'character'! Lovely work.

Jim
 
Thats a sweet tiller sir. Nice job.
My next bow is going to be yew from one of a few staves I've saved over the years, hoping theres not too many problems on it.
 
Thanks for the kind words all. Going to shoot this one some then it might be up for sale. Depends how well we get on but I have far too many bows as it is.. time will tell.
 

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