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Offline IrishJay

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To Debark or Not to Debark.
« on: April 18, 2019, 06:51:57 pm »
I was out for a walk today, not particularly looking for bow wood; but I ran across this nice, relatively straight, piece of 1" dogwood. I plan to finish roughing it out tonight before putting it away to dry.

Would yinz recommend debarking the back and then sealing it or just leave the bark on?





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Offline Hamish

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Re: To Debark or Not to Debark.
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2019, 07:07:07 pm »
I always debark and re seal with PVA glue. It stops bugs. Bark is always easier to remove when freshly cut.
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Offline IrishJay

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« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2019, 07:09:32 pm »
Thanks Hamish. I usually do debark before drying, but I've never had one roughed out this far before drying.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: To Debark or Not to Debark.
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2019, 08:34:47 pm »
I agree, debark and seal.  You may also strap it to a form to prevent twisting and taking on too much reflex.
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Offline sleek

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Re: To Debark or Not to Debark.
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2019, 06:45:42 am »
Wow, it's got a lot of twist to it.
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Offline ohma2

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Re: To Debark or Not to Debark.
« Reply #5 on: April 19, 2019, 08:12:15 am »
I have found dogwood to be bad about spiral twist.that one has some now and will get alot worse as it dries.as said better strap it down good.
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Offline IrishJay

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Re: To Debark or Not to Debark.
« Reply #6 on: April 19, 2019, 09:21:18 am »
I skinned 'er, took out the twist and did some straightening. She's clamped up and drying now. It's looking like once I get the belly all cleaned up and flat I'm going to have about 3/8" thickness along to lengths of the limbs. So while the stave is drying I'm going to prep up some black walnut belly lam's from a skinny split out of walnut I just couldnt bring myself to scrap.
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Offline IrishJay

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Re: To Debark or Not to Debark.
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2019, 08:54:40 pm »
I did some more roughing out and heat shaping on this stave. Put a slight deflex in the handle and reflexed the tips. Net reflex is 4.5", tips are straight and the twist is gone.



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