Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: JoJoDapyro on October 08, 2015, 01:33:15 pm
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Split or bandsaw? Soon after cutting or wait awhile?
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Joe, on small diameter stuff I like to saw it in half, lengthwise and bind back together with spacers between to allow air circulation. I usually wait at least a few weeks before sawing. You can also just make one bow by reducing the limbs and leaving the handle round. In this case I'd bind it to a form to prevent twisting od excessive backset.
I've never worked western serviceberry but the above info is how I deal with most small diameter stuff. Be sure to seas the ends.
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The ends are sealed. It has been cut for about 2 weeks. It is about 5 inches across the log.
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The stuff that grows up here is all twisted, I had one that looked straight and totally cork screwed when I split it. I've been treating it like ocean spray, just leave it whole for as long as you can
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ok, good to know. This one also seems straight. I don't know if it is or not. I'll put it in the shop and wait.