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Del the cat:
This Yew stave has heartwood that doesn't run concentric to the growth rings. It comes up through the sapwood along the centre of the back. It suddenly showed as I was reducing the sapwood.
I'm trying a radical solution. I'm carving out the heartwood ridge leaving a groove. Bit like an HLD but with the groove up the back!
Have a look at this vid. Start watching at 4:00
Let me have your thoughts.
Del
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hzCH82DYxk

bassman211:
What then is your approach to get the back suitable for you?  :BB

Del the cat:
I've grooved the back...

willie:
inlay some sapwood? or some sinew?

Del the cat:
I'm hoping it will be fine as is... a nice feature on the finished bow (only 45#)
Del

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