Osage stave?

[Woody roberts]

I understand following a growth ring on the back. Once you leave the fades do you try to stay on a growth ring on the belly? Do you let the tiller decide?

As I’m sure most of you know, there’s a big difference in working an Osage stave and a Red oak board!

[bradsmith2010]

osage staves are my favorite,,, you let the tiller dictate the shape of the belly,

[Pat B]

I agree with Brad.

[Eric Krewson]

I will tell you another thing NOT to do; back when I was starting out one of the so called experts was putting out how important it was to feather the growth rings on the belly to a nice even taper down the middle of the belly. I tried it a couple of times with disastrous results and realized this expert wasn't too expert after all.

Don't worry about what the grain does on osage bows belly, it has a tendency to go any which way.

[bradsmith2010]

sometimes they feather out,, but sometimes the rings vary in thickness and can be deceiving,,

[Woody roberts]

Thanks guys, woody

[George Tsoukalas]

It's all about the tiller so do not follow a growth ring on the belly. Jawge