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Woody roberts
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September 05, 2020, 03:59:45 pm »
I understand following a growth ring on the back. Once you leave the fades do you try to stay on a growth ring on the belly? Do you let the tiller decide?
As I’m sure most of you know, there’s a big difference in working an Osage stave and a Red oak board!
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bradsmith2010
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September 05, 2020, 04:40:39 pm »
osage staves are my favorite,,, you let the tiller dictate the shape of the belly,
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Pat B
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September 05, 2020, 05:36:16 pm »
I agree with Brad.
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Eric Krewson
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September 05, 2020, 06:31:49 pm »
I will tell you another thing NOT to do; back when I was starting out one of the so called experts was putting out how important it was to feather the growth rings on the belly to a nice even taper down the middle of the belly. I tried it a couple of times with disastrous results and realized this expert wasn't too expert after all.
Don't worry about what the grain does on osage bows belly, it has a tendency to go any which way.
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bradsmith2010
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September 05, 2020, 06:51:19 pm »
sometimes they feather out,, but sometimes the rings vary in thickness and can be deceiving,,
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Woody roberts
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September 05, 2020, 07:22:59 pm »
Thanks guys, woody
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George Tsoukalas
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September 05, 2020, 07:42:24 pm »
It's all about the tiller so do not follow a growth ring on the belly. Jawge
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