54 inch bow/ draw lenghth

[Justynwithay]

Hey All! I have a yew stave roughed out 54 "( pacific yew)
What would be the max draw lenght achievable? I've tried searching but can't find an answer.
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[Muskyman]

If I remember correctly it’s 2 times the draw length plus 10 inches is the bow length. I’m sure others will respond to this question but, I think that’s what I read on here or somewhere else.
That said I’m coming up with 22 inch draw length.

[StickMark]

A bend in the handle will allow more draw length. A solidly good tiller might get 26 inches out of that stave. We are not talking sinew at all, correct?
(However, I prefer to over build a bit. Luckily, I draw shorter, so that helps me with builds.)
What kind of design, draw weight, overall mission (purpose) of the bow, are you considering?

[Del the cat]

It depends on the draw weight and handle design, but half the length of the bow is a sensible max for a bow that moves in the handle , with a good stave and good bowyer.
You can get much more than that at a low draw weight.
The bow in this vid is about 47" and being draw 27".. mind it is mostly sapwood with a thin strip of heartwood up the belly, just a bit of experimental fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdDm_zOhkJk
Del

[bassman211]

47 at 27  is a well tillered bow.  I built a 44lb. 54 inch sinew back Osage  for my son for ground blind hunting that pulls 27 inches. My best non backed short bow is 50 long 47lbs. at 25 inch draw. It is an elm self bow, and  some oak self bows much the same. All with reflex, and many other short bows with some degree of set. Good luck with your yew.