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superdav95:
I dug out this elm stave I tucked away over a year ago.  Got looking at it and it is quite snaky.  I decided to work it down some and follow the grain.  Here’s where I got to.  All of the others cut that day are the same.  Let me know what you think.  Will it bow?

Aksel:
Nice stave, will for sure make a cool bow. What kind of elm is it? In my experience european elm (ulmus glabra) has a very "interlocked grain" and will tolerate a lot of grain run-off, so no need to be too careful following grain flow.

superdav95:

--- Quote from: Aksel on August 25, 2023, 02:08:05 pm ---Nice stave, will for sure make a cool bow. What kind of elm is it? In my experience european elm (ulmus glabra) has a very "interlocked grain" and will tolerate a lot of grain run-off, so no need to be too careful following grain flow.

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When I cut it over a year ago I asked folks here what type it might be and was told then most likley European elm.  Yes it’s grain is very interlocked.  The top couple layers are similar enough for me to keep the snaky profile. Should be interesting to tiller. 

Pat B:
That's a very cool stave, Dave. Elm might be the better wood for a snaky bow because of the interlocking grain. Looking forward to seeing your process.   8)  :OK

Selfbowman:
I’m watching and sure you will make a good bow ! But you know where I stand on the snakes. Interesting though!

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