Ive got a locally grown (Australia) stave of Osage ready to go and need some advise never having used it before.
First, it has about 4-5 inches of even reflex which developed while splitting and seasoning. The log was pretty straight when felled.
Is this to much to begin the tillering or should I straighten it a bit with heat first?
Second, I'm tempted to leave the bark on due to the fact its pristine and would look great!
I left the bark on a hawthorn bow recently and just love the look.
Has anyone tried that with Osage before?