Main Discussion Area > Bows
Yew billets belly drop build with sinew backing.
Hamish:
Yew is a great bow wood, but it's still just wood. Some bowyers abuse it, not following the grain, or underbuilding it for its draw length, and it can break.
superdav95:
--- Quote from: Muskyman on February 29, 2024, 10:00:59 pm ---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..
--- End quote ---
Thanks Mike. Ya rawhide is a good option for yew self bows. Imo. I get mine shot in and fully tillered before then though just to make sure all is good with the bow. The backing is mainly for protection from dings and dents on the relatively soft sapwood. It also gives a great canvas for artistic flare for dyes and stains. I got my chrono off Amazon few years ago. Watch for the sales and get best price.
superdav95:
--- Quote from: Hamish on March 01, 2024, 07:32:44 am ---Yew is a great bow wood, but it's still just wood. Some bowyers abuse it, not following the grain, or underbuilding it for its draw length, and it can break.
--- End quote ---
I agree hamish. It’s very different then hardwoods like Osage or or bl or other white woods. My explosions or failures typically happened when I tried to over correct with too much heat. It can become brittle if heated too many times in same spot. I find steam better for bigger corrections. It doesn’t overheat the wood.
Muskyman:
Well that actually makes me feel a little better because I’m kind of a steam guy when it comes to straightening. I found out pretty quick I don’t have the patience to stand around with a heat gun. To be honest I shouldn’t have to do much to this stave.. I don’t think anyway. Got a little deflex but not much. What kind of chronograph do you have Dave? I’ve looked at them a time or two. About hundred bucks to one fifty on the lower end from what I’ve seen.
Competition and Caldwell seem to be what I’ve seen mostly.
superdav95:
Hey mike. Here’s the one I got. Or very similar. I had the Caldwell one but it didn’t work well for me and I sent it back.
https://a.co/d/czZxzsE
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version