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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Bob S on May 16, 2007, 10:38:11 pm

Title: Bow Stave Condition
Post by: Bob S on May 16, 2007, 10:38:11 pm

In the Southwest Desert, bow staves dry very quickly.
Does anyone know if you can rehydrate bow staves?
If you can, does it make more sense to produce a roughout and rehydrate it?
Is steam a good way to rehydrate?
Any thoughts?
Bob S

Title: Re: Bow Stave Condition
Post by: Justin Snyder on May 16, 2007, 10:57:44 pm

Where are you in the Southwest Desert.  Bow staves will rehydrate by themselves if you leave them in high humidity.  What kind of wood do you have.  Some woods can take a pretty low MC.  A humidifier in a closet will raise the MC higher than you want it.  Justin

Title: Re: Bow Stave Condition
Post by: Justin Snyder on May 17, 2007, 08:00:34 pm

I thought I would bring this back to the top and move it to the bows section so it would get a little more attention.  I know some of you guys have more experience than me and will have some input.  Justin

Title: Re: Bow Stave Condition
Post by: George Tsoukalas on May 17, 2007, 08:10:23 pm

Bob, what kind of wood? Jawge

Title: Re: Bow Stave Condition
Post by: jkekoni on May 23, 2007, 08:11:52 am

I have heard some people keep Juniper bows in their bathrooms, to prevent them to dry too much.

Bow can and will be de/re hydrated, when the conditions changes.

What is the wood? Hickkory is the better it is dry, but juniper(such as ERC) will break easilly if too dry. Other wary in between.