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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: rkeltner on November 20, 2007, 04:17:17 am

Title: walnut and locust
Post by: rkeltner on November 20, 2007, 04:17:17 am

i lucked into some walnut(8 to 12" dia.) and some black locust(10 to 14" dia.). before i start tearing in too deeply, does anyone have any heads ups, warnings, suggestions, or any other worthwhile input, or chattering?

Title: Re: walnut and locust
Post by: Brokestick on November 20, 2007, 09:00:08 am

I think with the walnut you can split staves and debark, as long as you seal the ends.  With the locust, I would keep the log whole with the bark on, unless you intend to take the staves down to near finished dimensions.  Otherwise, twisting and checking will likely be an issue if you split out and debark locust.  Also, locust is a heartwood, the sapwood is useless and needs to be removed.  Best of luck

Julian