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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DC on May 15, 2015, 07:57:21 pm

Title: Yew sapwood
Post by: DC on May 15, 2015, 07:57:21 pm

Look at the different layers in the sapwood. Is this common? I think I'll try to reduce the sapwood down to that white layer. It's about 3/16" thick. The color difference should simplify it :D :D

Title: Re: Yew sapwood
Post by: blackhawk on May 15, 2015, 09:17:18 pm

Is the whole stave both sides like that? Have you cut out the front profile yet? It doesn't look to bad ...sometimes it can have swirly varying shades....as long as it seems and feels sound its prob OK. And if that's the case and its only 3/16" thick sapwood I've leave it be IMO.

Title: Re: Yew sapwood
Post by: wizardgoat on May 15, 2015, 09:20:13 pm

That white layer is 3/16 or all the sapwood is? I have a few rough outs where it has some brownish sapwood swirled in. I haven't bent any yet though

Title: Re: Yew sapwood
Post by: DC on May 16, 2015, 01:09:38 am

The white layer. Total sapwood is over 1/2" so I'm going to reduce it. I thought the white layer would make a good stopping point. It has to dry for a month or so first.

Title: Re: Yew sapwood
Post by: Del the cat on May 16, 2015, 03:23:42 am

Yeah it's fairly common...
I suspect it may be something to do with the wood coming form the compression side of the tree.
Del