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a finnish native:
yes, the bark is taken of when green so that it is easier to do.

Pappy:
I wouldn't quick dry it,at least not right off,it is bad about checking.I would just air dry it for a few weeks on months if you have the time.Then thin it to bow size and then you can quick dry it
without much problem.If you are in a hurry you can take it to rough bow size and seal it all over and clamp it to something so it won't twist and put it in a dry low humid place and it will dry pretty quick.Remember it is very important to seal it good all over and clamp if you thin it down. :)
   Pappy

Otoe Bow:
Thanks Pappy:  I took the Lab and Springer for a walk in the pasture last evening.  I found several nice straight persimmon trees, one that could yield a 4"-5" log about 5 feet long before getting into any limbs.  Based on that size, do you think quartering it would be about right for reducing it down while drying? I'm not in any any real hurry, so I want to take my time. 

I also found a very nice, slightly curved, Boise d' arc tree about the same size.  While the chain saw is out, I might as well harvest it as well.  I knew we had a lot of it, I just never really saw the "trees for the forest".  My walks with my dogs have taken on a whole new perspective. 

We seem to be getting a slight break from the heat today courtesy of the remnants of TD Erin.  It's a good time to take another walk. 

DanaM:
I'd say split in half would be enuf any smaller and it may twist.
Once ya start making bows you start looking at trees everywhere ya gotta be careful when driving though ;D

Pappy:
What Dana said,unless it is pretty good size. :)
   Pappy

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