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Offline Dave 55

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Mulberry stave
« on: October 20, 2009, 01:48:25 pm »
Ive got a question on a mulberry stave I recieved,part of the bark was missing and it has about a 5 inch check that goes right down the middle and at least 3/4 inch into the heartwood,would I be better off decrowning it and trying to chase a ring that way?Any advice is appreciated.Also  I would have to add on a grip if I did it that way.
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Offline Dano

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Re: Mulberry stave
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2009, 01:57:37 pm »
I'd treat Mulberry just like osage, chase a ring of heartwood, and dimensions should be close.
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Re: Mulberry stave
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2009, 02:00:15 pm »
i guess it's not long enough to just buck that checked part off?

Offline Dave 55

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Re: Mulberry stave
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2009, 04:01:50 pm »
Thanks for the reply guys,Ill chase it down past the check,patience is a virtue I sometimes have a hard time holding onto tho sorely needed when it comes to making a decent bow.
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Offline Dano

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Re: Mulberry stave
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2009, 04:28:25 pm »
Like some one once said, Patience is the most important tool in bow making.
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy."


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