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How long does it take to season yew staves for these type of bows?

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WillS:
I think draw weight makes a big difference.  Pushing wood to it's absolute limits requires the wood to be ready, and personally I wouldn't make a bow much over 100lb with English yew that's been quick-dried.  I've done it before, and the results are always disappointing.

poplar600:
I'm yet to work a truly nice yew stave that doesn't present too many problems.

I'm thinking of walking down the 'backed yew bow' route. Yew/hickory or ash

@WillS
How were the results disappointing? Too much set?

poplar600:
I'll see if I can't find a few decent logs and split them, and work from there.

WillS:
Yep, lots of set and even some chrysalling which is usually pretty rare with Yew (unless theres a tiller problem or pin knot that isnt treated properly) but I've come across it when wood hasn't been seasoned.  All over the belly evenly spaced.  Again, I'm talking about wood that is dry but was dried quickly.

I'd love to make a Yew laminate one day.  I've seen lots of really stunning bows made from two lams of Yew backed with elm or hickory.

poplar600:
Haven't been able to find any decent wood. Full of twist and large knots. Seen some nice standing trees, but can't cut them.

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