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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: ColtSmith on May 17, 2015, 09:30:36 pm

Title: Good logs?
Post by: ColtSmith on May 17, 2015, 09:30:36 pm

Im cut these hickory logs Down and im wondering if they will make good bows. (http://i62.tinypic.com/33vm5j4.jpg)

Title: Re: Good logs?
Post by: Ryan C on May 17, 2015, 09:58:58 pm

Yup they will. I'd split them and start drying them.

Title: Re: Good logs?
Post by: mikekeswick on May 18, 2015, 02:40:37 am

Look for straighter ones next time.

Title: Re: Good logs?
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on May 18, 2015, 08:39:15 am

Peel the bark off now or work your butt off later.

Title: Re: Good logs?
Post by: rkeltner on May 18, 2015, 12:27:03 pm

not to mention, there are some six legged nasties that can create problems if you eave the bark on. (ask me how I know!)

Title: Re: Good logs?
Post by: ColtSmith on May 18, 2015, 04:00:50 pm

Do i need to seal the whole log if i peel the bark

Title: Re: Good logs?
Post by: Josh B on May 18, 2015, 04:13:55 pm

Not as long as you split it into staves.  If you split it, sealing the ends will be sufficient.  I wouldn't recommend leaving them in the round anyway.  Josh