Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DC on March 26, 2017, 01:42:22 pm
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I collected a bunch of cherry bark and clamped it between two pieces of plywood for a couple of weeks. With no air circulation in there I figured it wasn't going to get any drier. When I took it out it curled up. If I just leave it can I rehydrate it before use? Does it ever get crispy or will it stay flexible?
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My meager supply is years old, and while it's flat now it is still pliable. No crispy phase, though it would still need some rehydration I think.
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Thanks, all the heavy snow we had this winter brought down quite a few Bitter Cherry trees. I got a few pieces that are 33" long. I don't want to mess them up. :D
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I like to boil the bark for 5 or 10 minutes then clamp it and dry with a hair dryer. Seems to stay pretty flat after that. :)