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Lost Oki:
Thanks for the info SuperDav.  New at this and had not thought of that.  Think I will try wetting it down with hot water and using a scrubber on it to clean it more. 
What about the area were limb was cut off?

superdav95:
Sorry I misunderstood.  Thought that small limb that was cut off was the knot in the middle.  You may be able to work around it ok depending on the type of bow you build.  A pyramid style might allow you to get a tapered end of one of the limbs of you bow to the one side of you lay it out right.  You’d have to remove that limb to be sure and draw knife around it to see what you got left I think.  I would lay out your design keeping to the one side that has more material and see how it goes.  If it’s still green though I would scrape some more bark and cambium off then seal it up along with the ends and let it dry for couple weeks and see where your at for mc.  If you work it too soon you’ll get checking and splits.  Best of luck

Lost Oki:
Thanks for all the feedback.  I had waxed the ends when I cut the tree  (before splitting) and then again after splitting.  This is my first try and probably not the best stave, seems to have a lot of twist along with knots.  Will wax the back an put it aside for several weeks to let it dry.   Humidity in the shop at this time of year runs about 45%, has incoming central heat and air but no return air (keeps the smells out of the house and the wife happy).   Who is a good source for hickory staves?
Pic is of green stave with center line.  Looks off but its the only line that allows enough wood on each end.

superdav95:
I’ve got some hickory staves if your looking.  Dm me if your interested in a trade perhaps.  You might have enough to work with there anyway on your stave. 

Lost Oki:
Thanks for the offer, will keep it in mind.  I started this and feel like I need to see how far I can take it, currently its on the top shelf in the shop to dry for a couple of weeks.  Good or bad, it will be a learning experience.  I need to locate a draw knife, any info on a good brand?

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