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backgardenbowyer:
Having made a number of laminated and backed longbows I think it is about time I got hold of some real wood so - does anyone know where I can get a seasoned or part seasoned yew staves or billets in the UK?  There seem to be one or two sources stateside on e-bay but the cost of importing plus the risk of buying sight unseen makes it a bit of a gamble. 

Thanks

Stan

triton:
sources for yew are jealosly guarded.  I've found most of mine in winter (being evergreen) then knocking on the door of the land owner. 

Cromm:
What size are you looking for?

Bowbound:
Just ask around, i got friendly with a tree surgeon now if i ask him for a tree he will often get me one in a few months. Still no yew though but i have had laburnum, almost as good and plenty of ash for almost no cost. £5 for a log with 6 bows in it!

backgardenbowyer:
Hi Crom - looking for what I can get as long as there is enough to make a decent length bow

Stan

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