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First Bow
mullet:
I made my first bow,Hickory,from green wood.It was semi dried I believe because I would have to keep taking wood off because it would gain weight.
Pat B:
As long as you don't stress the wood(don't floor tiller past 4") making green bows are less work and will dry quicker but like Bob said strap it down so it won't twist or turn.
On the hickory branches, they should make good bows if wide enough. You will want to figure which it the up side and which is the down side. You want your bow from the up side. That is the tension side. When you cut it in half or shape down the belly she is gonna take some backset. You may want to control how much or it could get out of hand. Pat
Bob S.:
Thank's guys. I'm going to get started on the green wood bow this weekend. I'll keep you posted.
Pat B:
Bob, Be sure you seal the back and ends real well. ;) Pat
Auggie:
Always thought about gettin a moisture meter but the cost is enough to make me wonder if it is a really nessasary tool anyway. Anybody ever use one? Auggie
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