Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Josh B on November 17, 2011, 12:11:15 pm
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Has anybody ever left the bark on a chokecherry bow? I plan on sanding it down to inner bark, but I don't know if it will stay on or start lifting in time. Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanx, Josh
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Josh, I've added choke cherry bark to a few bows. I think you will be safer to add the bark instead of using what is on the stave. I would rather know for sure that the bark has adhered properly to the bow. If the bark gives or breaks it can go down into the bow itself.
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Thanx pat, that's exactly what I'm concerned about. I harvested several staves so I might give it a shot on one of them anyway. You're advice is well taken though. Next summer I will harvest some more and remove the bark while it will still come off. Thanx, Josh
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Collect the outter bark for trade items. I'm always looking for good cherry bark for backing...the more lichens and mosses the better. ;) Makes great camo on your bow!
The naked bark is very beautiful also.
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I will definitely keep that in mind! ;) Thanks, Josh
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Hey Josh, just wondering if you ever did try leaving the bark on one of these staves, and if so, how did it hold up?
Just curious because I have a couple saplings that have been seasoning for a couple years. I love the look of the bark backing, but I think if I tried to remove it now, I'd likely destroy it.
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How does one harvest the cherry bark? Like black cherry bark backing I have saw. Is it little flakes?