This is my first yew bow. I have a 65" stave just about floor tillered. It has a pretty consistent 1/4" thick sapwood. Currently the fades are 1 3/4" wide, midlimb 1.5" wide, with pretty much a pyramid shape.
I don't care so much what comes of it as long as it lives and shoots well--as far as weight I mean.
My questions are these: The heartwood/sapwood ratio in spots is nearing 50/50 in thickness. I'm wondering is that matters and whether I should think about thinning the sapwood?
Also, the limbs are very straight but come off a deflexed handle of about 2". Any advice on whether I should introduce reflex, recurves, or just leave it alone?
Thank you.....
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