New yew character bow

[Leon]

Sorry guys forgot to post this on this channel. Any questions please ask or if anyone wants any tips to getting started on your own bow.

This is my latest yew character bow. Lumps bumps knots n all which made things very tricky all the way through the build.
Pulls about late 40`s at 27 which seems to be my new draw length.
It is 60 inches nock to nock with lightly flipped tips. Belly is flat at rest with the reflex in the tips lifted off the deck so little or no set which makes for a great string at brace tension.
Finish is Tru-oil which is a first for me and its great stuff. Very easy to apply and dries quick. Still needs another coat but it makes the wood look good enough to eat,,,well nearly.
The handle is dyed veg tan with an arrow shelf slipped in. Beginning to like a small arrow rest.
Looses and arrow very nice.

Nice creamy white back


Ember red belly.


Braced

[JonnyP]

I like that lots Leon.. Lovely finish.
Whats the arrow rest, is it something you have bought, or a bit of wood jammed in..?
This has reminded me of a bit of yew that I have to make into a bow. I was gonna get you a pic, but I can't remember why

[Leon]

Originally Posted by JonnyP

I like that lots Leon.. Lovely finish.
Whats the arrow rest, is it something you have bought, or a bit of wood jammed in..?
This has reminded me of a bit of yew that I have to make into a bow. I was gonna get you a pic, but I can't remember why

The arrow rest is half a golf tee bud best use for one yet.
Get some shots up of the yew and something for scale plus measurements.

[gary Mills]

That is lovely
The one he made for me last year is one of the best i have ever use
If any wants a bow made i would not think twice about asking to have one made by Leon
Great service and great bows

[Leon]

Originally Posted by gary Mills

That is lovely
The one he made for me last year is one of the best i have ever use
If any wants a bow made i would not think twice about asking to have one made by Leon
Great service and great bows

Thanks bud, kind of you to say so.
Off to Wales this Saturday to look at a yew that's just been felled

[gary Mills]

Originally Posted by Leon

Thanks bud, kind of you to say so.
Off to Wales this Saturday to look at a yew that's just been felled

If you get some i will buy some off you for my Knives

[JonnyP]

Originally Posted by Leon

The arrow rest is half a golf tee bud best use for one yet.
Get some shots up of the yew and something for scale plus measurements.

75 inches long and about 1 1/4" diameter.






It has a small split running down it..

[Leon]

She is a bit on the thin side mate, i prefer a little more junk in the trunk

If that reflex in the stick is less than 3 inches or so (lay on floor bowing upwards and measure the gap between the floor and the middle of the bow) If less than 3 inches then i would make that the back of the bow. Then i would trim off the sides and back and start to reduce the thickness and width out to the tips.

Wont lie to you mate its a pretty tricky build to start off with due to its width. Sapling bows can be an ass to tiller and get right.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by gary Mills

If you get some i will buy some off you for my Knives

Let me down the yew guy mate. Will keep you posted of what comes in though bud

[JonnyP]

Originally Posted by Leon

She is a bit on the thin side mate, i prefer a little more junk in the trunk

If that reflex in the stick is less than 3 inches or so (lay on floor bowing upwards and measure the gap between the floor and the middle of the bow) If less than 3 inches then i would make that the back of the bow. Then i would trim off the sides and back and start to reduce the thickness and width out to the tips.

Wont lie to you mate its a pretty tricky build to start off with due to its width. Sapling bows can be an ass to tiller and get right.

Yes, I would prefer a stronger bit of wood, but I was given it and I want to make it into something. Beggars cant be choosers n all that.
Thanks for the advise Leon. I will let you know how I get on, sounds like it could be interesting..