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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: TimothyR on February 11, 2018, 08:32:08 pm

Title: Osage sapling
Post by: TimothyR on February 11, 2018, 08:32:08 pm

Hey all. It’s been a while since I posted anything,  been crazy busy over the last year and half or so.  I had a friend give me a nice Osage sapling. It’s about 3” across and about 66” long or so. I’ve never messed around with saplings before. What do you all suggest on design?  I can post pics tomorrow if y’all need to see the sapling. I would appreciate any help on the matter. Thanks in advance. Rim

Title: Re: Osage sapling
Post by: burchett.donald on February 11, 2018, 09:05:01 pm

 Your going to have some crown, bendy D comes to mind...Is it dry
                                                                                                   Don

Title: Re: Osage sapling
Post by: Pat B on February 11, 2018, 09:42:50 pm

Can you  saw it in half lengthwise? If so you'll have 2 staves.  With saplings I usually just taper the last 8" to 12" and leave the rest parallel. Osage can take the high crown but make the belly flat.

Title: Re: Osage sapling
Post by: Springbuck on February 11, 2018, 11:05:59 pm

  That's exactly what I'd do, too.   How much wood will you have once you chase a ring?  BITH following the crown on the back sounds like a great choice.

Title: Re: Osage sapling
Post by: Pat B on February 11, 2018, 11:16:16 pm

Don't chase a ring if it not big enough. The sapwood on the back will work too.