Ash question

[bearbowman]

I just got my hands on a nice piece of ash. I haven't debarked or split it yet. My question is, would you chase rings or do you use the area under the bark for your back? From what I can tell at this point it looks very straight and knot free. I believe I will be able to get two and possibly three bows out of this piece. Depending on how it splits.

Thanks,
Bob

[knightd]

Just take the bark off and that is the back of your bow..

[TRACY]

You can chase a ring, but it's easier to do like knightd. Ash splits well and easy to control. Have fun.

Tracy

[bearbowman]

Thanks guys.