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peacefullymadewarbows:
Hey guys. So, I have this yew stave I'm keen on doing an MR replica with. Its a very nice stave all around but when I received it I saw what is pictured in the link. There is this area of color change, drastic ring size difference, and most importantly the grain seems to not be linked. When draw knifing a slight shelf is left between these rings as if there is physical space between them. My guess is an event that broke the bark and caused second growth. My fear is will this spell doom for the stave in the form of a laminar separation? The shelf only runs about 2.5 inches long but it goes all the way through width of the stave. (both sides are pictured). It's also just shallow enough that it will end up probably about in the neutral plain of the eventual bow limb sense I was going to reduce the sap a little. Should I rough out the bow and saturate with thin super glue? Is this a non issue that I'm overreacting to? Never have had experience with this phenomena in any wood and it's a nice piece I'd like not to mess up. I know yew is resilient but nothing is invincible. Any thoughts are appreciated!

https://imgur.com/gallery/stnPxDb

Del the cat:
Ouch.
I think the best and most certain solution is to saw or split it along that line and glue it back together with Cascamite (aka Resintite).
That will put you back in control.
I know it sounds drastic, but anything else is just postponing the inevitable.
IMO Thin superglue doesn't penetrate as far as one might wish.
Sometimes one big major fix turns out to be easier and quicker than endless fussing around chasing your tail.
That's what I'd do if it were me.
Del

DC:
I think I'm with Del on this. Where would that spot be in the bow?

peacefullymadewarbows:
Delcat: Rough... but I agree. All your points are valid. It's better to be overly sure of the fix than hope it'll hold up. Would you think like a scroll saw or band saw? I might set this one aside for awhile because I'm afraid I'll muck up the stave entirely simply trying to do this fix.

DC: Sadly it's 18 inches away from its tip, literally smack dab mid limb.

Another thought I had was breaking replica protocol a little and leaving the sap full thickness but I betcha the belly thickness that far down the limb is still too much. Will be mauling this one over for awhile.

Thank you both for responding. 
 

DC:
How thick is the stave in the picture? Is there any chance that you might tiller through that?

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