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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dave 55 on October 20, 2009, 01:48:25 pm

Title: Mulberry stave
Post by: Dave 55 on October 20, 2009, 01:48:25 pm

Ive got a question on a mulberry stave I recieved,part of the bark was missing and it has about a 5 inch check that goes right down the middle and at least 3/4 inch into the heartwood,would I be better off decrowning it and trying to chase a ring that way?Any advice is appreciated.Also  I would have to add on a grip if I did it that way.

Title: Re: Mulberry stave
Post by: Dano on October 20, 2009, 01:57:37 pm

I'd treat Mulberry just like osage, chase a ring of heartwood, and dimensions should be close.

Title: Re: Mulberry stave
Post by: radius on October 20, 2009, 02:00:15 pm

i guess it's not long enough to just buck that checked part off?

Title: Re: Mulberry stave
Post by: Dave 55 on October 20, 2009, 04:01:50 pm

Thanks for the reply guys,Ill chase it down past the check,patience is a virtue I sometimes have a hard time holding onto tho sorely needed when it comes to making a decent bow.

Title: Re: Mulberry stave
Post by: Dano on October 20, 2009, 04:28:25 pm

Like some one once said, Patience is the most important tool in bow making.