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Winter project - Yew Recurve bow

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Gordon:
I use a coping saw with a fine blade to cut out the shape of the nocks.

Gordon:
After cutting the nocks with the saw, I clean them up with a chisel and file.





Then I taper the ends with a rasp and file.

Gordon:
Here is what they look like when I’m done.

Gordon:
I left the belly flat while floor tillering. Now I’m going to give the limbs a slightly oval cross section. I do this by first taking the sides down with a #50 rasp. I then make another pass closer to the center. Then I smooth the edges with the rasp to create a smooth and pleasing radius along the entire length of the limb.





I then use a scraper to round the edges. And 100 grit sandpaper to take out the tool marks.





The result is a slightly oval cross section along the entire length of the limbs.

Gordon:
The process of making of creating an oval cross section will take off about 10# of draw weight.  I check the tiller to make sure it is still okay.

Perfect.

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