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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Gordon on March 09, 2008, 08:00:39 pm

Title: Bending yew
Post by: Gordon on March 09, 2008, 08:00:39 pm

Okay, what is the secret to bending yew? I'm trying to mildly recurve the tips of the Western Community bow and steam doesn't seem to do a thing.  ??? Do you have to boil this stuff?

Title: Re: Bending yew
Post by: Gordon on March 09, 2008, 09:57:50 pm

Alright, I boiled the tip for about 1 hour and then it bent fine.

Title: Re: Bending yew
Post by: BryanB on March 09, 2008, 10:25:58 pm

I was going to say boiling for 45-1hr.
Glad it worked out well for you.
Bryan

Title: Re: Bending yew
Post by: Badger on March 09, 2008, 10:49:25 pm

   I knew you would figure it out gordon, I usually boil yew tips for close to an hour each before bending. Steve

Title: Re: Bending yew
Post by: deerhunter97370 on March 10, 2008, 02:49:34 am

When you guys say boiling are you sticking the stave inthe water? Joel

Title: Re: Bending yew
Post by: Keenan on March 10, 2008, 03:17:44 am

Gordon sorry I didn't get home till late to see this.  Be carefull to not dry them out to fast after boiling. I have had them crack from drying to fast afterward     ;)   ;)Keenan

Title: Re: Bending yew
Post by: Gordon on March 10, 2008, 03:35:52 am

Keenan, the stave is in my garage - hopefully it will not dry out too fast in there.  How's that character bow of yours doing - I can't wait to see the finished product!

Title: Re: Bending yew
Post by: Rich Saffold on March 10, 2008, 03:42:28 am

Deerhunter, That is correct. In this case its probably just the outer limb...

Rich

Title: Re: Bending yew
Post by: deerhunter97370 on March 10, 2008, 03:47:53 am

Thanks Rich. Joel

Title: Re: Bending yew
Post by: Keenan on March 10, 2008, 01:18:00 pm

 The garage in the williamette valley should have no problems with drying to fast ;D ;D Might be dry by june ;D ;D  Keenan

Title: Re: Bending yew
Post by: Gordon on March 10, 2008, 01:45:01 pm

Yep, that's what I was thinking Keenan  ;D

Title: Re: Bending yew
Post by: OldBow on March 10, 2008, 02:15:36 pm

I have found that yew is pretty bendable using my heat gun.

Title: Re: Bending yew
Post by: adb on March 10, 2008, 05:11:14 pm

Gordon,
I've had good luck with steam.