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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Del the cat on June 26, 2023, 09:49:41 am

Title: Yew Heartwood ridge through the sapwood!
Post by: Del the cat on June 26, 2023, 09:49:41 am

This Yew stave has heartwood that doesn't run concentric to the growth rings. It comes up through the sapwood along the centre of the back. It suddenly showed as I was reducing the sapwood.
I'm trying a radical solution. I'm carving out the heartwood ridge leaving a groove. Bit like an HLD but with the groove up the back!
Have a look at this vid. Start watching at 4:00
Let me have your thoughts.
Del
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hzCH82DYxk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hzCH82DYxk)

Title: Re: Yew Heartwood ridge through the sapwood!
Post by: bassman211 on June 26, 2023, 10:24:39 am

What then is your approach to get the back suitable for you?  :BB

Title: Re: Yew Heartwood ridge through the sapwood!
Post by: Del the cat on June 26, 2023, 12:15:29 pm

I've grooved the back...

Title: Re: Yew Heartwood ridge through the sapwood!
Post by: willie on June 26, 2023, 12:56:42 pm

inlay some sapwood? or some sinew?

Title: Re: Yew Heartwood ridge through the sapwood!
Post by: Del the cat on June 26, 2023, 02:05:09 pm

I'm hoping it will be fine as is... a nice feature on the finished bow (only 45#)
Del

Title: Re: Yew Heartwood ridge through the sapwood!
Post by: Hamish on June 26, 2023, 08:13:08 pm

I probably would have left it flat on the back despite the heartwood, but that would be boring. If anyone can make it work, you can Del.
Must be a hot summer over in the UK?

Title: Re: Yew Heartwood ridge through the sapwood!
Post by: superdav95 on June 27, 2023, 12:34:45 am

Very interesting del.  I’m curious to see how it continues for ya.  Love your solution for the knots!  Great vid.  Thanks again. 

Title: Re: Yew Heartwood ridge through the sapwood!
Post by: Aksel on June 27, 2023, 06:09:23 am

I am lazy so I would probably have left it as is.


Quote from the video: "but if the heart wood isn´t there it can´t fail, can it!"  8)  I´ll be following this build....! ;)

Title: Re: Yew Heartwood ridge through the sapwood!
Post by: Pat B on June 27, 2023, 10:48:13 am

Interesting idea, Del. I'll be watching.  :OK

Title: Re: Yew Heartwood ridge through the sapwood!
Post by: JW_Halverson on July 12, 2023, 07:44:37 pm

Groooooooovy, man!

Title: Re: Yew Heartwood ridge through the sapwood!
Post by: Hamish on July 13, 2023, 12:37:12 am

JW, you have the best sense of humor, lol.