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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: TimothyR on June 02, 2014, 07:42:28 pm

Title: crape myrtle dimensions?
Post by: TimothyR on June 02, 2014, 07:42:28 pm

I got my hands on a good crape myrtle limb.  Its 3" wide 80" long.  I didn't get poly on it quick enough and it split the next day after I cut it. It is about 8" and about 1" into the limb.  Should I split it or cut the log down past the split.

Title: Re: crape myrtle dimensions?
Post by: Hamish on June 02, 2014, 08:54:09 pm

I always split my crepe myrtle, rough it into a bow blank and coat the back and ends with 2 coats of pva. If you keep it in the round it will continue to split and you will end up with crap myrtle.

Title: Re: crape myrtle dimensions?
Post by: TimothyR on June 02, 2014, 09:54:46 pm

Ok thanks I'll split it the rest of the way.