YEW log into Billets and 3 BOWs - 3 FINISHED BOWS - Renamed title again

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Hi Flem

Yes a bit annoying but was a
Quick bow to make really as had the laminations already -
This is what happens when Male a bow from leftover rubbish wood I suppose
But it’s not over yet -
I will fix and reinforce somehow
Mark

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OK - Repair , I came up with a decision - a Massive splice and then cover the back with a extra Laminations - it will make the Bow thicker but i will round the top and belly slightly making more like a normal yew bow Maybe ?? it was only 27lbs so might turn out a decent weight pull after

1st thing i did was run lots Glue into the crack but now cut that out - but put glue also in the Belly shakes that should be fine for them...

Glue Belly Pic
Crack on the Back after glue dry can see crack
side view of crack
Pic of Bow New Back laminations - unfortunately didn't have any pure sapwood but these are mostly sapwood and grain running different way (like quartersawn ) so should reinforce underlayer well (i manually bent just the lamination to 180˚ and didn't snap so plenty of bend on them)

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1st Job for repair

Plane off Handle riser i glued on before
Bandsaw off Nocks (about 1mm above lamination below and finish with block plane)
Cut template of Half one limb - then i layed that on some spare offcuts sapwood cut out and cleaned edges -picture here is that half lamination layed ontop of cracked limb and use sharp knife to cut clean edge following my spice repair piece (make sense ?? )
next pic use a Router and freehand cut away most of the wood with the crack in middle - about 1/2mm above the lam below

(i didn't replace whole lamination as i didn't have enough sapwood spare - just enough do this half repair

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very sharp Chisel - cut careful away last 1/2mm of the Lamination using flat and Pearing away wood - also use chisel as a scraper is very accurate and clean
Pic of cleaned ready to glue - 1/2 limb down to lower lamination (below lamination had NO damage or cracks)
glueing on the splice (1/2 lamination limb) - I use the spring clamps hold all in place (clingfilm - pressure strip) while i wrap in Innertube
Limb wrapped in Innertube - ready for heater

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1st Pic - this is splice Glued - and cleaned up carefully using Cabinet scraper so stayed flat

i didn't take pics - but same procedure as adding Lamination before -
i took my extra Laminations i will add to the BACK , which i had already spliced together earlier - and using saw blade scratch surface for better glue join
I also Made sure splice was opposite one below so all joins DO NOT line up just a little extra strength - also made the best cleanest Lamination ontop of my splice - again make sure has best chance ..

pic of spliced Lams (the one going ontop)
Pic - of glued bow with added Laminations over whole Back - Now in hot box ..

More too come when remove tomorrow ..

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Ok - Bow out of Hotbox - took off clingfilm used a rasp to clean up edges - then i have made a extra Handle plate like before and glued that on and also regaled those nocks i cut off - but due to bandsawing the nocks off i have added a slither of BONE (white ) to make up that difference ..

1st Pic - unwrapped the Innertube - ready to clean up
cleaned and ready for handle plate
slither bone glued with 5min epoxy (shape that before glueing on old nocks)
Smooth-on glued handle plate

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Handle plate - cling wrapped then inner tube - smooth-on

that's all did today - hopefully in next couple days will have time to clean all that up - and get it back on tiller tree see where we are .

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Handle out of Innertube - Dry
Cleaned up and shaped Handle plate - rasp , file and sandpaper
Belly of Bow - 1 limb all sanded up
Bow back on tiller Tree for last time

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Decided to try a New type of arrow rest , I have done cut outs , off the hand and leather flaps - so thought i would try one those type that sits under the grip just for some light arrow support - I used a off cut of YEW again try to keep it almost pure YEW bow from same log .

Arrow rest shaped and profiled so sits perfectly on handle - will be held in with spot hot glue and the leather wrap eventually
Arrow rest
I like to Use some sanding sealer - do this with most wood work projects - just raises and seals the grain means less top coats of whatever also - quick wipe on 10mins dry and sand smooth ..
Also last minute decided to add a Arrow Plate as Yew is pretty soft and does dent and mark easily - so used thing off cut of horn (used for arrow inserts)

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Glue in Arrow Plate - 5 min epoxy as normally use PVA but wanted fast work time
Filed and sanded smooth plate
Smooth - can see follows the shape of handle - i deliberately put this in so didn't ruin the shape
Both arrow plate and rest together - how will be under handle

1st coat of Danish Oil - will let dry for 20+hrs then sand most off and smooth with 400G or wire wool - label/name bow then continue with several more coats of oil ...
that's all today

[Flem]

Looks nice Mark. I really like your arrow rest, thats a nice touch. Tiller looks good also. Congratulations, you made it work! That was a labor of love and respect!

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Hi Flem

Thanks mate - yes from a terrible Log - to finally 3 bows , this one added 2 more Lams then wanted and a big splice to fix the crack - but got there in the end well almost ..
my first arrow rest of this type so nice to always make something new - I will continue with few more pics when all sealed and finished ..
I look forward to see what you do with you LAMS also ???? haha
Mark

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OK - just about finished -8-9 coats danish oil with 8hrs dry between coats then a good rub down with 000 wire wool
then Used hot glue to fix on the Arrow rest (this glue only temporary holds while wrap is done)
then used 1.4mm suede leather strip 1" wide (didn't skive the edge of the leather as thin anyway )

used Hot glue to hold leather strip - tiny blob on the leather and bow each rotation just to hold and stop slippage - sometimes use contact adhesive but thats more permanent ..
photo shows handle wrap finished - just need to smooth out tucked in bit and tidy up neatly
leather wrap

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Finished Bow

nice shooter - has lots speed and penetration power for a 42lbs bow its one of my favourite

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Finished Bow
me holding full draw - silly position i am as trying to hold for photo

so thats 3 bows all useable out of 1 dodgy UK yew log

Thanks all guys for watching and COMMENTS please - if see something i can do better or you would do different i would LIKE to hear as I love learning how to improve myself and bow making

SO please critique and give info how you would do different or suggestions how to do things better ..or if you want any more specific info on any bows or how i do please ask happy to help ..

[BMorv]

Nice persistent work
The laminated pieces on the handle are beautiful. 

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Thanks Mate
Certainly more work then i thought when started - but i hate to waste anything especially timber ..

[Buemaker]

You did fine, when I saw the log for the first time I did not think you could get much out of it. I am glad you proved me wrong.

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HI Buemaker -
Thanks for that - Myself also when i first split that log saw all the shakes/cracks and worm holes i though if i get one bow would be lucky ,So I really didn't expect 3 - i am not saying they are great BOWS though but all useable and Yew always looks nice ..

[Flem]

Awesome Mark!  Too bad your not a lefty, looks like the string leans toward that side. Yew sure is beautiful wood. If it was not so rare I would use it for everything.... and Bow's
I have a bin full of little off cuts and scrap Yew, I can't bring myself to burn or toss.
You inspired me to go out and get a fresh log. Looking forward to making a ELB with it sometime in the future. Might have to send you a chunk when it's seasoned, I know it won't go to waste