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tomm:
I have been given a log of yew wood it has a lot of knots in it I was wondering how you can tell if there is a bow in it? I  think that I might be able to get a short bow say 45 to 50 inches. Having never worked yew I don't have the first idea of how Meany knots you can get away with. the log is over 6 feet long and don't want to wast it if I don't have to.

Pat B:
How big around is it? Can you post some pics? The first thing I would do is split it at least in half and seal the ends. Study it and see where to make the split to get the best from it. You may have to make billets if it has too many knots.       Pat

tomm:
Thanks pat b for the replay I would have put pic up but don't have a camera This log has been drying for 14 months so should be dry its about 8 or 9 inches at the bottom and mabe 6 at the top but most of the knots are at the top with Meany running down more on one side then the other. Is it better to start the split at the big end or the small? thanks tomm

episaacs:
I can't remember where just now, but I recall seeing a picture of a yew selfbow with so many pin knots it looked like a porcupine.  A very pretty and striking bow, but undoubtedly a whole lot of work.  Ed

Pat B:
I'm not that familiar with yew so the advice I give you is generic and without seeing the log it also a guess.  Someone not long ago posted about splitting from botton or top but I don't remember which was best...if there is a best.   Pat

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