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Osage sapling

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George Tsoukalas:
I used to straddle the log and using a e2 lb sledg drive a couple of iron wedges into the log. I'd alternate them. 4" diameter can be split.  Do wear safety goggles and gloves. Jawge

richgibula:
Splitting would work if the grain is straight.  I tried a split on a 6 inch mesquite but the grain was spiral and the split went round and round the trunk.

bradsmith2010:
you could always score it where you want it to split,,
not suggesting what you should do since I cant see it,,
maybe drive to someones shop that has band saw,, problem solved,,

Pat B:
I've found sometimes if you start your split in the center of the stave(lengthwise) that it will split straighter. If the grain is spiraled it will never split straight because the split follows the grain.

Selfbowman:
Split it then the grain almost never lies. Better to get one good bow than be greedy and get none.

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