will backwards yew work?

[loefflerchuck]

 Got a stave of yew with recurves already steamed in but the blank is backwards. I have read about backward bows but never tried one. The stave is I think about 46". I want to make it a California style paddle bow with a healthy sinew backing. My question is what are the capabilities  of this backwards sinew backed bow? I have made many California flatbows and for a 46" bow I usualy draw it 24-25". Can this be done with a backward bow, or should the draw be less? Anybody?

[Pappy]

Never tried yew but built a backwards Osage and it worked out fine. I know yew is strong in compression and most folks leave some sap wood on the back,you wouldn't have that option but you plan on sinew anyway, I would go for it,but thats me.
   Pappy

[DarkSoul]

Yew sapwood doesn't like the compression it would experience on the belly of a bow. But if your blank is heartwood only, there's no harm in making a 'backward bow'. The sinew will be an excellent backing.

[juniper junkie]

why did they steam them backwards??  like suggested, just remove the sapwood and back the other side with your sinew. this may give you a rounded belly depending on the size of the stave.