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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: sleek on July 25, 2020, 11:03:09 pm

Title: How soon is too soon?
Post by: sleek on July 25, 2020, 11:03:09 pm

I have stave thats just now one year cut and split. Its 2x2 dimension, and been in 70% relative humidity for the year.  I just debarked it. Is it bow time or no time, I have never worked a stave so young before.

Title: Re: How soon is too soon?
Post by: Del the cat on July 26, 2020, 03:02:03 am

I normally only give 'em a year, mind 2x2 is quite big... maybe get it roughed out and then let it settle for a few weeks?
Del

Title: Re: How soon is too soon?
Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 26, 2020, 08:14:40 am

I agree with Del. 70% RH is pretty humid. No moisture meter? Jawge

Title: Re: How soon is too soon?
Post by: DC on July 26, 2020, 09:24:23 am

The chart says that at 70% RH the wood won't go below 13%. Maybe rough it out and leave it in the front of the truck for a few days.

Title: Re: How soon is too soon?
Post by: sleek on July 26, 2020, 01:24:13 pm

I dont have a moisture meter unfortunately.  Guess thats a good investment.  How much are they and whats a good brand?