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Offline upstatenybowyer

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removing hhb bark cut in the winter
« on: December 27, 2016, 05:08:30 pm »
Hi folks. I know it's best to cut hhb when the sap is running, but I couldn't help myself. Has anyone put a stave in the hot shower and then removed the bark? This is my plan. Thanks
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Offline PatM

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Re: removing hhb bark cut in the winter
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2016, 05:25:57 pm »
The  cambium will still be moist right now and you can still push the bark off with a spoon tip. It only really sticks if you let it dry in place.
 I usually shave most of the bark and inner bark off and then plough the bark off within a few days. That way it's only stuck like damp cardboard.
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: removing hhb bark cut in the winter
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2016, 08:17:35 pm »
Thanks Pat. I was hoping you'd chime in  ;)
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