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Vine Maple - Compression versus Tension examples - Example #2!!!

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Gordon:
I don't know how Joe does it, but I mark the tension side before I cut the tree down.

Gordon:

--- Quote ---I'll bet that this stave will do the same with no bark after a few months!
--- End quote ---

Yep. :)

white wood:
gordon, how do you tell which side is the tension side? are there any signs on the bark that let you know? -jesse

330bull:
I just "scuff" the tension side with my saw blade.  It's that easy.

I made a simple picture that helps describe how to identify tension versus compression.  Essentially the perfect piece is one that starts almost horizontal and then curves UP, not DOWN.

Enjoy!



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duffontap:
Good examples Gordon and 330.  Keep up the advertising.  There is no shortage of this super-strong stuff. 

        J. D. Duff

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