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Yew stave straightening

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Muskyman:
I figure I have two options. I can pop it out and try and glue it back or try and file it out and see if the limb has enough heart wood to still hold up.  It’s closer to the fades but maybe not close enough.

Hamish:

I would bring the stave to final dimensions for width( with a little extra at the tips), then start tillering, and don't do any more heat corrections until you absolutely need to, ie get it to a 4-5" brace height, but not drawn more than 15"(less if feasible). Hopefully when you get to that point, the knot will have disappeared.

I wouldn't try and pop out the knot, its likely to tear out rough.

Muskyman:
It’s just starting to bend slightly on the floor tiller, barely flexing. Should I follow the contour of the sapwood on the belly of the bow like in the pic I posted below?

Hamish:
 Register the thickness of the limb from the back(so follow the flow of the sapwood). A pair of outside calipers will allow you to check that the limb doesn't get too thin around that curve, and create a weak spot.

Muskyman:
Took your advice Hamish. Took it down to bow shape and have it bending more but not quite ready for a long string yet but close. Working on it with the scraper. Should cut knocks in and get a low brace today or tomorrow.

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