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Backwards Bow Build-a-Long - Mollegabet Style
JackCrafty:
Do a bend test when fully dry. :) Heart wood takes a while to dry out but when it does, you'll see a difference in the way it breaks.
JackCrafty:
While the heartwood of the stave is drying, I'm going to be working on other staves, arrows, and the arrowheads for this time period.
I split a log that had some insect damage and, luckily, got a stave out of it. The rest of the long probably has too many knots and insect damage, so I'll use it for something other than bows.
JackCrafty:
OK, so the build-a-long stave on is the one furthest way. The one in the middle I saved from the bug-damaged log (shown sealed with a fresh coat of pine tar), and the closest one is the sister to the build-a-long stave. I haven't done much trimming yet on the build-along stave because I want to show the trimming and shaping as much as I can.
Side note: One added benefit of working with juniper is that the bark makes a good smudge or incense.
bobnewboy:
I'll be watching with interest!
Peacebow_Coos:
regular myrtle, bay laurel, pepperwood, it's all over the place in southern Oregon. Wasn't a Molle though, good luck man looks like you're doing your research!
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