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Offline Pat B

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Re: Huisachi ?
« Reply #30 on: February 08, 2012, 02:21:32 pm »
George, I considered sawing it in half and binding it back together with spacers between the two halves. I've done that with osage poles and it worked well. Not kowing anything about this wood I want to do whats best for it. Any suggestions?  :-\
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« Reply #31 on: February 08, 2012, 02:42:09 pm »
Yikes...this oughta be gooooood ;)....can't wait to see this one  :D....id say saw it in half if you can and have room to do so. And make a reflex bow with one half,and take advantage of the deflex piece for a R/D profile. That's my vote.  8)
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« Reply #32 on: February 08, 2012, 02:44:52 pm »
Quote from: Pat B on February 08, 2012, 02:21:32 pm
...Any suggestions?  :-\

Sorry, no.  I have no idea what'd be best.  I'm a white wood novice.  I still haven't worked my crepe myrtle stave. :-[   I'd for sure be trying to preserve that relex, though that big knot is intimidating.  Good luck.

George
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Re: Huisachi ?
« Reply #33 on: February 08, 2012, 03:06:10 pm »
Pardon Sir,

Did you notice if the bark looked straight grained or was it twisted?
Huisache has a tendency to twist a bit when growing.

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Offline Pat B

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Re: Huisachi ?
« Reply #34 on: February 08, 2012, 03:29:50 pm »
Gus, I didn't examine the bark closely just looked at it. Nothing jumped out at me but it is pretty smooth bark so it wouldn't be obvious. I'll clean up the sapwood a bit and get in some good light and examine it closely. I can handle some twist.
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Re: Huisachi ?
« Reply #35 on: February 09, 2012, 07:22:08 am »
WO now that is one ugly piece of wood, ;) :) :) I have faith you can bring out the best in it,looks like a very challenging piece of wood.  :) Good luck and keep us posted. :)
   Pappy
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