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harvesting and drying river cane
hedgeapple:
I think I've read this somewhere but my seach yielded no information. When you cut river cane do you scrape the green waxy layer off for it to dry? Or do you ever scrape the waxy layer off?
Thanks
Dave
Pat B:
Dave, when I collect hill cane(same with all cane) I bundle them up in groups of 12 to 15 and let them dry for a few months. I either use rubber bands or spiral wrap with baling twine. No need to remove the rind. That is your waterproof finish. ;)
Art Butner, on the other hand, removes the rind and spines the shafts so all four sides have similar spine then seals the cane shafts. Art's arrows are true ART...but it isn't necessary for good, serviceable hunting arrows.
hedgeapple:
Thanks PatB. I had seen that you'd had just responded to some else's post after I asked my question. And we thinking, I bet Pat will give me an answer in just a moment. :) I appreciate the helpfulness of everyone on PA. I hope one day I'll be the one with answers to help a newby.
Pat B:
Dave, I enjoy sharing what I know. I'm sure you contribute what you can. ;)
recurve shooter:
yup. good folks round here.
i didnt remove the rind on the one's i am messing with and they are working well so far.
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