Bark left on Vine Maple

[Flashman]

This was recently discussed with respect to Filbert.  I would venture that Vine Maple bark left on the back of a bow wouldn't come off after it was finished.  It comes off easy when green, particularly just cut, but very hard to remove when dry. 

[El Destructo]

If you leave the Bark on Vine maple....in my experience it will all be popped off before the Tillering Process is final....it snaps off in big sheets

[Gordon]

Vine maple bark will crack and start coming off during the tillering process.

[George Tsoukalas]

One other  drawback would be that if you come in under weight your bow would be all bark and no bite. Jawge

[El Destructo]

                                                           Now that was Funny Jawge..........

[adb]

One other  drawback would be that if you come in under weight your bow would be all bark and no bite. Jawge

[banoch]

George, That was almost as funny as shooting off your hand.   

[George Tsoukalas]

Thanks. It is sometimes good to lighten the mood! Jawge

[Hillbilly]

Jawge- I wouldn't leave bark on anything myself.

[George Tsoukalas]

Neither, Hillbilly,  have I except bits of birch bark for decoration but better bowyers than I have. Jawge