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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: helmet on July 25, 2015, 06:45:32 pm

Title: bark removale
Post by: helmet on July 25, 2015, 06:45:32 pm

I have a yew stave that was cut and split about a year ago. I am getting ready to remove the bark, what is the best way/tool to do this?Thanks for the help.

Title: Re: bark removale
Post by: bubby on July 25, 2015, 06:50:47 pm

Check out del the cat's blog i think he lets it pop off while tillering

Title: Re: bark removale
Post by: DC on July 25, 2015, 06:56:10 pm

I've found(in the few that I've done) that most of it pops off during floor tillering. It's kind of a clue that you've got it bending. Don't let the noise startle you ;D ;D

Title: Re: bark removale
Post by: Weylin on July 25, 2015, 08:30:58 pm

I've been letting the bark pop off as well. be careful though. Some times the bark takes more bending to come off and then when it finally comes off it can surprise you with how much draw weight you lose, possibly leaving you with a lighter weight bow than you wanted.

Title: Re: bark removale
Post by: helmet on July 25, 2015, 08:33:13 pm

Thats sweet! Thanks guys. I'll give it a shot.

Title: Re: bark removale
Post by: Ryan C on July 25, 2015, 11:25:34 pm

I just use a drawknife and cabinet scraper.

Title: Re: bark removale
Post by: Dances with squirrels on July 27, 2015, 10:21:27 am

I use a draw knife and scraper too since more times than not, I thin the sapwood.