Have a Yew Stave with a natural set of about 3", I am just in the shaving process, just started to floor tiller. I am wondering if I should try heating bending at this point, continue to build or scrap. Thoughts Please.
Working towards a 66" American longbow 65# at 25"
Sounds like a nice set-up for some recurve tips. Or reflex from mid-limb to tip with heat. ART
No authority on yew by no means,just be sure of what type of heat is best.
I would recommend getting it shaped and close to floor tiller then put it on a caul that has some reflex and use a heat gun, yew takes heat well.
Thanks to all, I thought I was headed towards scraping. Part of bow making is trying new things, Right? Will see what others think but I think we will be adding reflex this weekend.
Thanks
I was going to use a heat gun, for heat correct?
Removing 3" of deflex and adding 3" of reflex is trying to move too much wood too far. What ArtB suggests is a more practical idea. IMO
Dry heat will work well and I like to use a little veg oil to keep from scorching.
I would steam some recurves in