This European Yew log was not the very best quality bowmaking product however I handled to make an usage of it. It had lots of checks going through sapwood and often even heartwood. It was skilled for 3 years when I got it. It was my very first effort at “severe” yew bow.
And I have actually fallen for this wood and the bow!
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