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Offline jakeas

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ash flatbow
« on: October 13, 2012, 01:09:50 pm »
hello fellow archers,
i am new to this forum so be nice.  ;) i thought i would start a new hobby for the winter, so here i am. i have decided for my first project i would try and make a mountain ash flat bow. of the length of 68 in. i was just wondering if i could use the trunk from a sapling as a staithe? and if so how long should i leave it to cure?
thanks
jake
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Offline VicNova

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Re: ash flatbow
« Reply #1 on: October 14, 2012, 12:45:50 pm »
Leave it as long as possible. When I cure hickory staves I leave them seven feet long then cut of the ends when I am ready to build a bow.
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Offline jakeas

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Re: ash flatbow
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2012, 06:42:11 pm »
ahh, ok. will see how long i can resist... thanks
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