Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: TimothyR on June 24, 2015, 10:27:28 pm
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I'm getting a mesquite stave and was wondering how to dry it. I have heard that it moves a lot when drying. And do I use the sap or remove it like Osage? Thanks in advance
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Don't know about the drying never used it for bows. I know ed Scott like s it for bows so it must be good. I use it to BBQ though hahaha
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Mesquite is also prone to checking as it dries, so be sure to seal it good. I've never tried chasing a ring on mesquite. Out of five attempts at a selfbow using the sapwood as the back, I only managed to get one to hold together. It does do well with a sinew back though and the wood is beautiful. Josh
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Mesquite is also prone to checking as it dries, so be sure to seal it good. I've never tried chasing a ring on mesquite. Out of five attempts at a selfbow using the sapwood as the back, I only managed to get one to hold together. It does do well with a sinew back though and the wood is beautiful. Josh
It is some beautiful wood. I've built stuff out of it and it takes a beautiful shine. I've never had to dry it though. So should I take the sapwood of and sinew it or leave the sapwood and sinew?
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I left the sapwood and sinewed and it worked out fine. I like the contrast of the sapwood on the edges of the belly with heartwood down the middle. All of my staves were saplings no bigger than 3" diameter. Josh
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Which type of mesquite is it ?
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Which type of mesquite is it ?
Not sure. What ever is most abundant in Texas.