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Removing bark from winter osage

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bentstick54:
Well deer season ended and finally got a day that got up to the lower 60s so I made a trip down to cut some Osage on the property I received permission. I ended up cutting 3 trees out of a cluster of 5 that grew up tight to each other. They were approximately 10” to 12” diameter, and I could get 6’-6” length trunks out of each. 1 was standing dead, but had to be downed together others to fall. I had to split them where they fell because I had to carry them out on my shoulder about 50 yards to the truck. It definitely wore a senior citizen out, but I got it done, got them home and ends sealed. Some of them should be able to be split again with any luck. After a few days to recuperate I hope to start removing bark and sapwood and get the backs sealed.

bjrogg:
Nice haul and you’re making this senior citizen sore just thinking about it.

Definitely seal the backs really good so they don’t check. They will check overnight if you don’t.

If you can reduce the belly side as soon as possible too. Really helps to reduce drying checks and drying time. I think it makes a better bow if l leave them like I described for a couple years than in whole staves but that might just be in my head.

It sure is nice later when you pick it up again to work it.

Bjrogg

Pat B:
Those look like some nice straight staves with little if any twist.  :OK

George Tsoukalas:
Looks lie quite a crop of staves, bentstick. Have fun! Jawge

GlisGlis:
Great score
maybe the landowner could be interested in having a bow made out of his yellow wood
that could make an impression and definetly secure your cutting and hunting privileges

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