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Yew billets belly drop build with sinew backing.
Selfbowman:
Interesting. You going to flight test those?
superdav95:
Yes i should. we got heavy rain right now. Ill speed test both these bows when i get them fully tillered. I have my theory on which one will be faster but it should be interesting.
Will B:
Both bows look great, Dave! Very interesting observations. I’ve had more trouble with yew bows than any other bow wood. The only one that I had success with was a sinew-backed sapwood-heartwood yew recurve. I appreciate you sharing your work.
superdav95:
--- Quote from: Will B on February 28, 2024, 08:38:46 pm ---Both bows look great, Dave! Very interesting observations. I’ve had more trouble with yew bows than any other bow wood. The only one that I had success with was a sinew-backed sapwood-heartwood yew recurve. I appreciate you sharing your work.
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Thanks Will. I’ve broken a few of them too. When they work though they sure do work well.
Muskyman:
It’s funny how it seems like every time I get a yew stave people start talking about how they tend to break.. well I’ve only had 2 both birthday presents. Got one a few weeks ago and it seems pristine. Bark is still on it but I can’t find a knot anywhere on the back. That’s one of my reasons for following Dave’s thread so close. Well that’s not exactly true, I follow all Dave’s builds. Probably back this one with rawhide or maybe make it my first try with sinew..
Both really looking good though Dave. Looking forward to seeing them finished..
I’ve never done a speed test. I might have to see if I can find a chronograph somewhere to test a few of my bows..
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