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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DC on June 20, 2017, 02:22:02 pm

Title: Birch bark
Post by: DC on June 20, 2017, 02:22:02 pm

I happened upon a guy that had removed a Birch tree so I grabbed one of the best pieces. Birch doesn't grow here except for ornamentals so It's a bit of a find :D :D. I got the bark off. It's 33.5"x12". Is there any special treatment it needs? It's been down for a month or so.

Title: Re: Birch bark
Post by: Pat B on June 20, 2017, 02:25:03 pm

You can let it dry or go ahead and use it however you planned to use it.

Title: Re: Birch bark
Post by: DC on June 20, 2017, 02:37:46 pm

I'm planning to back the bow I just sinewed so I'll let them both dry.
Thanks

Title: Re: Birch bark
Post by: simson on June 20, 2017, 02:57:25 pm

Birch bark has layers. the outer is most violated and not usable
 the inner layers thin as possible is the best backing.

Title: Re: Birch bark
Post by: DC on June 20, 2017, 03:04:35 pm

Can you get away with using one layer? They are only .002-.003" thick.

Title: Re: Birch bark
Post by: Pat B on June 20, 2017, 03:58:01 pm

It's only decorative so one, maybe 2 layers should be OK.

Title: Re: Birch bark
Post by: PatM on June 20, 2017, 04:09:00 pm

PM me your address. I can send you some better stuff for sinew covering.