Here is my second yew self bow.
77" NtN, 30mm x 30mm Handle. Mary Rose lay out. Semi crowned back, bow would not move till I crowned the back. Much stiffer than my first stave, which is weird as there are more growth rings per inch on the 40 lb er. :roll: Red Deer Nocks in White.
Followed the contours of the natural back as much as possible, VERY pretty bow lovely to work with. The natural back is intact except where I had the drama with the knot. Tiller is a bit stiff in the handle, as to be expected with a splice. My draw is only 27", bow comes around more at 30".
Bow is currently 60lb @ 28" AMO. I am expecting this to drop off, I will shoot the bow in tomorrow and next weekend........ Beautiful stave, this!
Photo along stave shows the set at 1.5", it comes back to 3/4" later. I am happy with this.
Mick.