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Offline ColtSmith

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Good logs?
« on: May 17, 2015, 09:30:36 pm »
Im cut these hickory logs Down and im wondering if they will make good bows.
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Offline Ryan C

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Re: Good logs?
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2015, 09:58:58 pm »
Yup they will. I'd split them and start drying them.
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mikekeswick

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Re: Good logs?
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2015, 02:40:37 am »
Look for straighter ones next time.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Good logs?
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2015, 08:39:15 am »
Peel the bark off now or work your butt off later.
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Offline rkeltner

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Re: Good logs?
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2015, 12:27:03 pm »
not to mention, there are some six legged nasties that can create problems if you eave the bark on. (ask me how I know!)
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Offline ColtSmith

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Re: Good logs?
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2015, 04:00:50 pm »
Do i need to seal the whole log if i peel the bark
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Offline Josh B

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Re: Good logs?
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2015, 04:13:55 pm »
Not as long as you split it into staves.  If you split it, sealing the ends will be sufficient.  I wouldn't recommend leaving them in the round anyway.  Josh
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