Natural Set

[aklongbow]

Have a Yew Stave with a natural set of about 3", I am just in the shaving process, just started to floor tiller.  I am wondering if I should try heating bending at this point, continue to build or scrap.  Thoughts Please.

Working towards a 66" American longbow 65# at 25"

[Art B]

Sounds like a nice set-up for some recurve tips. Or reflex from mid-limb to tip with heat. ART

[Blkbird]

No authority on yew by no means,just be sure of what type of heat is best.

[horseapple]

I would recommend getting it shaped and close to floor tiller then put it on a caul that has some reflex and use a heat gun, yew takes heat well.

[aklongbow]

Thanks to all, I thought I was headed towards scraping.  Part of bow making is trying new things, Right?  Will see what others think but I think we will be adding reflex this weekend.

Thanks

[aklongbow]

I was going to use a heat gun, for heat correct?

[Pat B]

Removing 3" of deflex and adding 3" of reflex is trying to move too much wood too far. What ArtB suggests is a more practical idea. IMO
  Dry heat will work well and I like to use a little veg oil to keep from scorching.

[Silent Bear]

I would steam some recurves in