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On this page you will find all of our non backed wood bows. Woods, weights, lengths and styles available will constantly be changing as new product comes in or is built regularly. Mostly we will have Pecan/ Hickory, Maple and Ash. We may occasionally have Lyptus, Red Oak, White Oak, Elm, Euro. Beech, Hackberry, Elm and/or Osage.

Most of the items on our web page are made by ourselves or one of several highly skilled crafters with 10 to 25 years of experience. ALL items are made by hand, here in the USA and most right here in Texas.

Max. draw length 28" on those listed below. For longer draws or special weights (under /over what is listed per wood) please contact us to see if we can have it built for you. As this would be a custom order and the price would vary.

 

$55 ea. + S/H Red Oak Bow - 72" Tall, Max. Draw length 28"

At a Glance

• Made From:
        
Red Oak

•Style: American with built up riser

•Maker/(s):
      
J. Beecroft

•Comes with:
♦Bowstring
♦Care Instructions
♦Limited Warranty

Made from a  red oak, with a built up riser. This is a great starter bow whether your just getting into archery or coming back to it after years.

Weights: 9# to 20#                  
Options available for this item -- See bottom of page for add-ons

$75.00 ea. + s/h Hickory Bow with built in arrow rest - 72" Tall, Max. Draw length 28"

At a Glance

• Made From:
        
Hickory

•Style: American
 

•Maker/(s):
J. Beecroft (mostly)

•Comes with:
♦Bowstring
♦Care Instructions
♦Limited Warranty

 

Weight
Arrow Rest

Made from Hickory This bow has a built up riser (grip or handle portion) The riser is an additional piece of wood added to make the grip larger (thicker) and easier to hold (grip) The riser may be in another wood (e.g. Padauk, Hickory, Walnut or another piece of Oak) An arrow rest is cut into the side of the riser. The Picture shows a bow with an arrow rest for a left handed user and an optional tan leather wrap. Some re-enactment groups don't allow pre-cut arrow rests, but will allow add-ons Please check before you buy.

Please contact us to check availability of weights before purchasing.
Make sure to select RH or LH - These are made to order so please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery. Can build in 20# to 40#
Options available for this item -- See bottom of page for add-ons

I only have 2 right hands left!! One in 35# and one in 23#  (04/26/09) When they are gone there will not be more of this style. This bowyer has decided to stop doing cut in rests

 

$65.00 ea. + s/h Hickory Flat Bow -  70" to 72" Tall, Max. Draw length 28"

At a Glance

• Made From:
        
Hickory/Pecan

•Style: Flat Bow
(no Riser)

•Maker/(s):
      
J. Beecroft

•Comes with:
♦Bowstring
♦Care Instructions
♦Limited Warranty

 

 

Weight



Made from a single piece of Hickory, in a self, stick, flat bow style. This bow has no built up or shaped riser (grip or handle portion)  Hickory is stiffer than Oak, which makes it harder to pull, but it has great arrow speed.

       

Weights: 15# to 38#    **   (please check with us for availability of weights)
Options available for this item -- See bottom of page for add-ons

 

$68.50 ea. + s/h Hickory Bow - 70' to 72" Tall, Max. Draw length 28"

At a Glance

• Made From:
        
Hickory/Pecan

•Style: American

•Maker/(s):
      
J. Beecroft

•Comes with:
♦Bowstring
♦Care Instructions
♦Limited Warranty

 

Weight

Made from Hickory. This bow has a built up riser (grip or handle portion) The riser is an additional piece of wood added to make the grip larger (thicker) and easier to hold (grip) The riser may be in another wood (e.g. Padauk, another piece of Hickory, Walnut or Oak) Hickory is stiffer than Oak, which makes it harder to pull, but it has great arrow speed and durability.

 

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At a Glance

• Made From:
       

•Style:

•Maker/(s):
      

•Comes with:
♦Bowstring
♦Care Instructions
♦Limited Warranty

 

$68.50 + S/H Hickory / Pecan Longbow - 73"Tall Max. draw length 28"

At a Glance

• Made From:
       
Hickory

•Style: ELB Cross

•Maker/(s):
      
R.K. Yeager

•Comes with:
♦Bowstring
♦Care Instructions
♦Limited Warranty

All Pictures are examples of what they normally look like, but may vary. As each piece of wood is different.

Risers may also be different woods and are randomly selected!!

 

Made from Hickory/Pecan. This bow has a built up riser (grip or handle portion) The riser is an additional piece of wood added to make the grip larger (thicker) and easier to hold (grip) The riser may be in another wood (e.g. Padauk, another piece of Hickory, Walnut or Oak) Hickory is stiffer than Oak, which makes it harder to pull, but it has great arrow speed and durability.

The shape of this bow is more of an American style flat bow with some rounding that is similar to Our E.L.B. crosses. The back is flat, but the belly is semi rounded, (just a hint really. Its hard to explain) The grip/ riser is slightly indented to make the grip more comfortable. The tips are in a square or box shape.

This bow has two coats of hand rubbed Danish oil and three coats of hand rubbed satin finish polyurethane sealer. Making this bow permanently sealed. Bow can be shot right or left handed as it has NO arrow rest. 

$48.50 to $55.00 Ash Longbow - 72 to 74" max draw 28"

At a Glance

• Made From:
       
Ash

•Style: ELB Cross

•Maker/(s):
      
R.K. Yeager

•Comes with:
♦Bowstring
♦Care Instructions
♦Limited Warranty

All Pictures are examples of what they normally look like, but may vary. As each piece of wood is different.

Risers may also be different woods!!

 

Made from Ash. This bow has a built up riser (grip or handle portion) The riser is an additional piece of wood added to make the grip larger (thicker) and easier to hold (grip) The riser may be in another wood (e.g. Padauk, Red Heart, Purple Heart, Hickory, Walnut or Oak) Ash performs just like Oak and was a commonly used wood for ELB's and arrows.

The shape of this bow is more of an American style flat bow with some rounding that is similar to Our E.L.B. crosses. The back is flat, but the belly is semi rounded, (just a hint really. Its hard to explain) The grip/ riser is slightly indented to make the grip more comfortable. The tips are in a square or box shape.

This bow has two coats of hand rubbed Danish oil and three coats of hand rubbed satin finish polyurethane sealer. Making this bow permanently sealed. Bow can be shot right or left handed as it has NO arrow rest. 

     

$70 to $75 Maple Longbow - 72" to 74", Max. Draw length 28"

At a Glance

• Made From:
       
Maple

•Style: ELB cross

•Maker/(s):
      
R.K. Yeager

•Comes with:
♦Bowstring
♦Care Instructions
♦Limited Warranty

All Pictures are examples of what they normally look like, but may vary. As each piece of wood is different.

Risers may also be different woods!!

Made from Maple. This bow has a built up riser (grip or handle portion) The riser is an additional piece of wood added to make the grip larger (thicker) and easier to hold (grip) The riser may be in another wood (e.g. Padauk, Red Heart, Purple Heart, Hickory, Walnut or Oak) Maple is stiffer than Hickory, which makes it harder to pull, but unlike Hickory it doesn't stack it just pulls HARD, but it has great arrow speed (faster than hickory in the same weight & sinks the arrow deeper) and durability.

The shape of this bow is more of an American style flat bow with some rounding that is similar to Our E.L.B. crosses. The back is flat, but the belly is semi rounded, (just a hint really. Its hard to explain) The grip/ riser is slightly indented to make the grip more comfortable. The tips are in a square or box shape.

This bow has two coats of hand rubbed Danish oil and three coats of hand rubbed satin finish polyurethane sealer. Making this bow permanently sealed. Bow can be shot right or left handed as it has NO arrow rest. 

  

  European Beech

At a Glance

• Made From:
       
Euro. Beech

•Style: ELB cross

•Maker/(s):
      
R.K. Yeager

•Comes with:
♦Bowstring
♦Care Instructions
♦Limited Warranty

 

- Full Descriptions coming soon -

 

 

 

 

OPTIONS

 
Sinew Wrapped Tip Option - Only available with the purchase of a bow AT the time of purchase

$5.00 per bow

Sinew wrapped tips serve a couple of purposes. On non-backed bows, it keeps the tips from spitting out. This rarely happens, but it is possible, more so with bows over 50#'s. It also serves a decoration while serving as a preventative protection for your bow. Below is a picture so you can see what is would look like.

(example of Natural)

Colors available: Navy Blue  -  Red  -  White  -  Green  -  Black  -  Natural (yellowish tan)

If you do not select a color, but select this option you will receive Natural!!!

Color

Leather Wrapped Handle Option - Only available with the purchase of a bow AT the time of purchase - If you want a leather arrow rest Kit please see my Accessories page!!

$15.00 per bow

The Leather Wrapped Handle (grip / riser) helps you with your grip. Making it easier and more comfortable to grip. An arrow rest can also be added  by wrapping a wedge of leather to the handle (see picture #2) So when you select this option you will need to specify color and whether you want an arrow rest.

Colors available: White  - Black  -  Tan   (other colors may occasionally be available)
Arrow Rest: Right Hand (RH)  - Left Hand (LH)  -  None (if you do not select RH or LH this is what you will receive)

Color
Arrow Rest

 

Jute Wrapped Handle Option - Only available with the purchase of a bow AT the time of purchase

$8.00 per bow

 

The Jute Wrapped Handle (grip / riser) helps you with your grip. It to will making it easier and more comfortable to grip and less likely to slip when your hands are sweating. An arrow rest can also be added when selecting this option by wrapping a wedge of leather to the handle (see picture #2 - above) So when you select this option you will need to specify whether you want an arrow rest.

         

Colors available: Natural (other colors may occasionally be available)
Arrow Rest: Right Hand (RH)  - Left Hand (LH)  -  None (if you do not select RH or LH this is what you will receive)

Arrow Rest


 

 

 

 

 

 

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