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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jeff halfrack on April 13, 2010, 10:28:44 pm

Title: sasafras stave questions
Post by: jeff halfrack on April 13, 2010, 10:28:44 pm

  I  just  got  hold  of  some  sassafras  staves  First  could  you  make  a  good  self  bow  unbacked?   second  is  the  sap wood  supposed to come off  or  stay  on?   I  have  staves  with  both  sap wood  and  heart wood  intact,  and  staves  with  just  heart  wood   this  stuff  looks  good!!   or  should  I  back  it?  I  guess  I'm  looking  for  a  plan  thanks  guys  for  any  help  I  now  have  all  the  staves  coated  w/  white  glue     JEFF W

Title: Re: sasafras stave questions
Post by: yazoo on April 14, 2010, 12:35:24 am

the sasafras bows I have made I left the sap wood on,,not a very tough wood,,, make them long, wide, and low poundage    mike