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archeryrob:
How many months old are there? Most woods need to be dry before scraping the bark on them or they will split badly. They will get stiffer as they dry.

for straightening I like using a big candle and a butter tub with bacon grease in it. You can localize the heat and when its hot enough it will bend just there easier. It takes practice and you might break one or some bending them too soon. It's part of learning.

I attached a cedar wrench I carved to hinge the bend easier. when its hot they burn your fingers sometimes.

Dante_F:
theyre about 3 or maybe 4 months old so i should be good i think

Pat B:
They should be plenty dry if they were cut 3 to 4 months ago.

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