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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: bearbowman on April 06, 2009, 09:40:59 am

Title: Ash question
Post by: bearbowman on April 06, 2009, 09:40:59 am

I just got my hands on a nice piece of ash. I haven't debarked or split it yet. My question is, would you chase rings or do you use the area under the bark for your back? From what I can tell at this point it looks very straight and knot free. I believe I will be able to get two and possibly three bows out of this piece. Depending on how it splits.

Thanks,
Bob

Title: Re: Ash question
Post by: knightd on April 06, 2009, 09:54:57 am

Just take the bark off and that is the back of your bow..

Title: Re: Ash question
Post by: TRACY on April 06, 2009, 09:58:41 am

You can chase a ring, but it's easier to do like knightd. Ash splits well and easy to control. Have fun.

Tracy

Title: Re: Ash question
Post by: bearbowman on April 06, 2009, 10:21:09 am

Thanks guys.