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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: deerhunter97370 on October 21, 2007, 03:42:30 am

Title: Yew sapwood on oak boardstave
Post by: deerhunter97370 on October 21, 2007, 03:42:30 am
Im thinking about putting some yew sapwood on a oak boardstave.  Does anyone have any thoughts on if this is a good idea or not before I start. It will be my first backed bow.

Thanks Joel
Title: Re: Yew sapwood on oak boardstave
Post by: George Tsoukalas on October 21, 2007, 09:51:48 am
I've never done a bow backed with wood either. Interesting combo. Is the board stave you've chosen not suitable for selfbow?
Title: Re: Yew sapwood on oak boardstave
Post by: deerhunter97370 on October 22, 2007, 12:52:03 am
The oak might hold up but I dont want to risk it. I didnt pay enough attention to the grain before I bought it. Plus I have a lot of Yew to use up some with bad heart wood.