Bow Stave Condition

[Bob S]

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

[Justin Snyder]

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

[Justin Snyder]

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

[George Tsoukalas]

Bob, what kind of wood? Jawge

[jkekoni]

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.