Pacific Yew Bow Workshop

[cynical_ant]

Last month I participated in a workshop where we built a yew flat bow from a raw stave. It was awesome! I now have a beautiful bow to use and pass down to my kids. My wife asked me how many bows I plan on building... Hahahaha!

I wrote a review of the experience on my blog, thought some of you would be interested in reading it. Thanks        

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[takefive]

Good looking bow and it sounds like there will be more to come  
Granted, a wheel bow can fling an arrow incredibly fast and accurately out to good distances once it's tuned and sighted in.  But if that was the only criteria, I think I'd go with a rifle instead.
There is just something inherently beautiful about a well made and tillered wooden bow, the way the limbs bend in harmony and how quietly it releases an arrow.  The satisfaction gained from making one is worth the time put in paying dues with the failures and the near misses.  Plus you actually get to hold the string with your fingers.  

[cynical_ant]

I agree why not just use a rifle. Way less things can go wrong lol. I showed a friend my new bow today and he remarked at how smooth it drew and how quiet it loosed the arrow. And it is loads of fun discovering shortcomings with shooting, tuning, and building bows. It is a lifestyle, not just another weapon to kill animals with when rifle season is closed. I love the quote in your signature:)

[Nezwin]

I did the 3-day bow workshop with Jamie a few years back and ended up with my first selfbow, and only Yew bow.

I'd recommend it to anyone & everyone, even if you've made a heap of bows already. Jamie was a great guy to work with and full of knowledge on working with Yew.

[red hill]

Great story, ant. Also good looking bow and arrows.

[cynical_ant]

Thanks!