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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: ajooter on October 23, 2016, 10:48:22 pm

Title: Stubborn Hickory Bark
Post by: ajooter on October 23, 2016, 10:48:22 pm

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I cut this hickory too late this summer.  I usually just try and get what I think the back will be exposed then start my mass reduction with a hatchet after.  The little bits on the edges are easier to clean up after.  I always rawhide back these bows too just as an insurance policy.

Question for the more experienced....Do you find that the bark gets thinner the higher in the tree you go?  I noticed while draw knifing through the bark it seemed thinner.

Title: Re: Stubborn Hickory Bark
Post by: PatM on October 23, 2016, 11:52:11 pm

The bark thickness does tend to mirror the growth rings which also reduce in thickness up the trunk.