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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bearbowman on April 13, 2009, 02:56:54 pm

Title: Stave sealing question
Post by: bearbowman on April 13, 2009, 02:56:54 pm

I aquired some ash. I split it and got 5 usable staves out of it. I don't have time to do much with them right now. I have them stored in my garage off of the ground. I sealed the ends and backs with titebond II.

Is this a good way to store/ season them?

Title: Re: Stave sealing question
Post by: sailordad on April 13, 2009, 03:21:42 pm

yup,are they laying flat or standing?
i would lay them flat,that way the rh is equal down the length of the stave and it should dry evenly

Title: Re: Stave sealing question
Post by: bearbowman on April 13, 2009, 03:35:38 pm

Yes they are laying acoss saw horses with the back facing up.

Title: Re: Stave sealing question
Post by: Hillbilly on April 13, 2009, 04:29:42 pm

TB works for sealing, but so does cheapo Elmer's glue or spray shellac-much cheaper than TBIII.

Title: Re: Stave sealing question
Post by: Aosda on April 13, 2009, 11:38:45 pm

Watch the unsupported center of the staves.  As with any lumber, you may develope a sag.  More work straightening later.  Good luck with the Ash.

Title: Re: Stave sealing question
Post by: Pappy on April 14, 2009, 05:50:25 am

Sounds good to me,that should be OK. :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Stave sealing question
Post by: Dean Marlow on April 14, 2009, 12:20:35 pm

If you are going to leave the bark on Ash you better spray them with some kind of insecticide. Worms will eat it up if you don't. Dean