Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Mafort on June 26, 2024, 05:09:46 pm
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So pretty much want to clarify since I’ve never worked with yew wood before. Do you violate the growth rings on the sapwood to achieve a uniform thickness following the bumps and curves? Does this only apply to English longbows or does this apply to flat bows made from the wood as well? Seen a few videos of yew wood bows where you can clearly see the white sapwood rings violated and these bows touch 100lbs of draw.
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Ya I’ve violated sapwood without issues so long as like you say the uniform thickness is followed. As for heavier weight bows I may be more inclined to not violate if at all possible.
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Yes, but one tries to violate rings smoothly as possible. Extra sapwood isn't a problem at the grip (e.g if you have a thin stave with not much heart wood).
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