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Offline Blaflair2

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Osage in ny
« on: January 01, 2014, 02:37:29 pm »
Finally found it! There's some cut ones that were leaned on the tree. Looks like 50yrs old. No sapwood. Forgot pictures lol. Cut a little with my hatchet. Still looks good. Heavy as all f@$!

Can I use the pieces if the look good?
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: Osage in ny
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2014, 02:38:25 pm »
Also what should I do with it? It seems seasoned on the inside. How long should I let it dry and so on
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Offline TacticalFate

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Re: Osage in ny
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2014, 09:35:18 pm »
where'd you find it? I'm in the Syracuse area, but the only osage I've heard of was on the Cayuga College golf course, my friend transferred to my school from there.
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Offline caveman2533

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Re: Osage in ny
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2014, 09:58:55 pm »
If they are already cut and 50 years old it is seasoned.
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Offline Blaflair2

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Re: Osage in ny
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2014, 10:41:01 pm »
Yeah it is!
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Osage in ny
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2014, 11:35:19 pm »
The wood is seasoned after 50 years but if they have been touching the ground it will have a high moisture content. Store it out of the weather and off the ground for a while before bringing it into your shop. You might want to take the back down to a good ring and seal it well.
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