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Offline Blacktail

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is elderberry sensitive
« on: May 08, 2012, 01:42:16 am »
i was thinking about getting some elderberry this spring BUT i dont know if it could handle  drying during the summer..does any one know how sensitive the wood is(cracking,twisting)that sort of thing...thanks john
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Offline Carson (CMB)

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Re: is elderberry sensitive
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2012, 05:15:07 am »
I know it is not very rot resistant.  Probably not a concern if it is drying fast in summertime. Don't know about checking or twist with elderberry. 
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Re: is elderberry sensitive
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2012, 05:18:44 am »
I don't recal any stories of difficulties with drying elderberry. That doesn't mean it dries easily, but I guess it's not one of the most sensitive ones.
You still have another month before summer really kicks in. If you reduce it to near-bow dimensions, it should at least be partially dried before temperatures rise and humidity drops. I'd say: go for it.
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mikekeswick

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Re: is elderberry sensitive
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2012, 07:27:30 am »
I've never had any problems drying it. Just take the bark off and seal the ends.
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