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recurves over a knot. Updated. FD

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Aksel:
Hello, I am working on a yew flatbow. 63" long. It has a natural even deflex through out its length of 2.5 - 3 inches. I think it would be a perfect stave to steam in some recurves on. But it has a knot 6-7 inches from one end.

What do you all think? Any luck with recurves over a knot? or will it crack? Dry heat or steam? I like to imagine steam is my friend. Will steaming it 1+ hour help?

Pat B:
I've never recurved over a knot but I think steam would be the way to go. Where on the tip is the knot, centered in the limb, on the edge, ?
 Pics would help

Hamish:
pics +1.

If it was me, I would leave extra wood around the knot(width), before bending, even if you intend it to be static. I would use steam or direct boiling, not dry heat.

Kidder:
I’d avoid it altogether by making shorter recurves. Start them right past the knot and you have less to worry about.

Aksel:
I was planning to make a working recurve from this bow, but maybe that is asking too much.

1,4" wide at the knot.

Knot sits 6" from tip.

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