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Bob S.:
More good info. Thank's. I'm going to cut an ash in the morning that I've had my eye on for a while. It looks good on the outside. We will see. I was going to cut it today, but a friend talked me into arrowhead hunting instead. Beautiful day for it here, 67 and sunny. I almost forgot what that was like.
Agbowyer:
Bob, take some wood glue or shellac or something to seal the ends after you cut it. Cut you logs about a foot longer than you want your bow, and then seal the ends. This will keep checking to a minimum..... Chris
Bob S.:
Thank's Chris, I wouldn't have thought to cut the log longer than the length of the bow.
Bob S.:
Any of you folks make bows from green wood? That section in TBB 1 sparked my interest. It would give me some hands on experience while my ash log is drying. I also have a friend that has had some hickory branches drying in his garage for a few months. I don't know how well they would work, but I may try one of them too. You guys have created a monster - and I can't thank you enough. ;D
Coo-wah-chobee:
..........................Thats pretty much all I do, make bows from green wood. Reduce them to pretty close to bow dimensions and stop and tie them to a board(2x4) and let them dry out. Taking them down pretty much lets them dry much faster. Leave tips full width so they hopefully dont twist. Good luck............bob
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