I cut a 7' piece of honeysuckle, the only one I've seen that's this long and thick. No kinks or knots, but it does have a gradual, smooth arc throughout its length. I'm wondering if I should clamp it straight while it's drying in hopes that it ends up straighter when it's dry, or let it dry as is and just work with the natural bend. Also wondering which side should be the back- I'd like to use the natural curve for "reflexed" limbs, but might it put too much tension on the back by forcing it to bend the opposite way it grew?