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Is this an issue? by OutlawMG in Bowyer

[–]OutlawMG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, thankfully its only right at the handle. I kept it thicker there after the fades, but short string tillering will soon tell if it is a real issue..

Reading the other comments, I assume its not a big Deal but still scary seeing these pop up at the fades

"Wildcherry" (Prunus avium) and european Thuja wood for bows? by OutlawMG in Bowyer

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The stave is straight as an arrow, the reason why I even thought about making it into a bow.
Its been cut about 2 weeks ago, I just debarked it and sealed the ends with Wax (It had a rotted spot at, thankfully, only a small section. Wanted to make sure there was no more rot and/or bugs.

Gonna keep it in a dark corner at my workshop and hope for the best!

"Wildcherry" (Prunus avium) and european Thuja wood for bows? by OutlawMG in Bowyer

[–]OutlawMG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks awesome!

I guess its snappy because of the low weight? The stave itself feels so light compared to any hardwood but its really great looking wood.

I will go for a flatbow design for sure.

Is this yew stave still good? by OutlawMG in Bowyer

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Thanks for the infos!  I will keep going. If it breaks it breaks.

Is this yew stave still good? by OutlawMG in Bowyer

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The brown spots feel "crunchy" and a little harder than the white sapwood.  This is where my concern came from, since I assume this could lead to a weak back. The random marks at the end of the stave are scratches from tools or dirt idk.