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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Postman on April 07, 2011, 11:40:27 am

Title: sapwood osage questions
Post by: Postman on April 07, 2011, 11:40:27 am

Got some fresh small diameter osage limbs - besides splitting and sealing the ends, how do you handle osage you plan on keeping the sapwood on? Also, any tricks/problems with making a sapwood back osage?
Thanks, Postman

Title: Re: sapwood osage questions
Post by: DarkSoul on April 07, 2011, 03:09:13 pm

Here's (http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/topic/38244) a good read for you :) lots of interesting stuff in that topic.

Title: Re: sapwood osage questions
Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 07, 2011, 03:59:56 pm

If you don't have enough heartwood us the sapwood. Jawge

Title: Re: sapwood osage questions
Post by: Timo on April 07, 2011, 04:58:47 pm

Of the osage that I have left the sapwood on, I usually cut it when the sap is high, peel it like a nana,let the moisture dry off the back  for about 30 minutes to an hour, then seal it with at least 5 coats of good shellac,making sure that every coat is dry between.

BTW, most sapwood saplings will draw into some extreme reflexes, so be mindful.

Title: Re: sapwood osage questions
Post by: Postman on April 07, 2011, 09:37:29 pm

Thanks guys - probably will try some kids' bows and  a few shorties in there with 1 or 2 sapwood rings. These are limbs off a log I cut,didn't want to waste. Try to get some pics up this weekend