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Offline stonecarver

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Started a yew branch bow
« on: October 09, 2016, 04:05:20 pm »
I got a dead yew branch 3 days ago. So far I have the general shape and bending good for a few inches. I rubbed her down with paste wax and will give it a few weeks to lose all the extra MC, It has a little reflex some curves, a couple knots and lots of pin knots. Just under 50 inches long, no idea how much the draw weight may be.

It came off this branch at a 45 degree angle:



Just above where bow crosses over the other branch you can see some dark discolouration, there was a bare spot on the bow there from a wind rub.



My first time using yew for a bow, great wood!

Offline gpw

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Re: Started a yew branch bow
« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2016, 08:24:53 am »
Cool project .... real "primitive” !!!   Take your time , let it bend gradually ...