Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: BrokenArrow on September 15, 2014, 12:25:25 pm

Title: Yew Bending with steam
Post by: BrokenArrow on September 15, 2014, 12:25:25 pm

At what part of the tillering process should I recurve the yew bow using steam before putting it in a bending jig?

Title: Re: Yew Bending with steam
Post by: Pat B on September 15, 2014, 12:31:56 pm

Any time after floor tiller, once the tips are thin enough. If it were me I'd seal the wood with shellac before steaming to prevent it from taking on moisture from the steam.

Title: Re: Yew Bending with steam
Post by: BrokenArrow on September 15, 2014, 12:55:04 pm

The bow is pretty much finished. Should I shallac it and then bend the whole thing?
Why should it not have steam penetrate it?