Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: TurtleCreek on April 18, 2012, 09:53:34 pm
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Here's some pics of the first staves I have ever cut myself. The ones leaning against the wall are all hackberry. The 3 on the left turned a grayish splotchy type color when I sealed them with shellac even though the wood was good. When I debarked the 2 on the right, I thought that the first 3 may have done that because the wood was very wet to the touch, so I wiped the second 2 down with a towel before sealing them and they turned out great. The pic of the split log on the floor is american elm and was an absolute beast to split with just a mallet and a few wedges, the elm is 10-11 inches across. I will split the elm down further into staves when I have a bit more time.
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Those look good. I have had some hackberry turn colors. One tree turned a dark green/brown camo. That elm looks straight. They are fun to split aren't they.
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Yeah, that elm was a beast!!!! I figured I would take a little break and let it dry out some before I split it any further.
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Good looking staves, have fun with the elm >:D
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Nice haul!
Know anyone with a walk in freezer? I found when splitting firewood like that, if it was frozen it split much easier.
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Those look good. I have had some hackberry turn colors. One tree turned a dark green/brown camo. That elm looks straight. They are fun to split aren't they.
Same here. They always look like big cucumbers. :) I don't seal hackberry's back, but I did once get some back checks on the surface. Only once though and in a real hot summer.
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I actually enjoy splitting elm too. It's a good stress reliever ;D Nice haul!
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Elm is special in its structure isn't it! My first green man was carved in elm. I broke 3 chissels in it! I bet Elm makes a killer bow.
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Looks like some primo stuff... never tried elm but my shoulders and elbows love hackberry and it make a great bow :)