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ilcoalminer:
hey guys, just went to the woods and cut a white or green ash small tree about 2.5in (6.4 cm) wide at the base tappering to 1.5in (3.8 cm) and 6 foot (188 cm) i dont have anything on the ends yet thought i would get some ideas from you guys first.

thanks

adb:
What do you want to do with this?

ilcoalminer:
i'm going for a 6 foot longbow D cross section and have it bend through the handel

adb:
I don't think you can do it, with a log that small. By the time you split it into a stave (even in half), it doesn't leave you with much to work with. How much sapwood does the tree have? With ash, I use nothing but sapwood. If you do decide to try it, split the log, remove the bark, and then just seal the ends. I use a commecial log end sealer from Lee Valley Tools, but wood glue or shellac will also work.

El Destructo:
It can be done..Don't split it...work it down.from  the.full thickness....get it to floor tiller....seal it all with shellac...or wood glue....and let it season...you will not get no 60 pound bow from this....but you should be able to come up with a shooter....this size of tree lends itself better to a stiff handled bow...you would just mark out the grip area...fades and limb taper....and start whittling at  it....good luck....and post pictures of your progress...

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