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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Yellowstave on May 16, 2018, 04:36:27 am

Title: High humidity bow wood
Post by: Yellowstave on May 16, 2018, 04:36:27 am

It seems all my bows are a bit more sluggish that usual. I was wondering if some different wood other that osage responded better to high humidity? I have another ERC stave here without enough sapwood on it to use without backing it. Would cedar be a snappier bow it humid climates?

Title: Re: High humidity bow wood
Post by: osage outlaw on May 16, 2018, 05:22:51 am

Where do you store your bows?  How are they sealed?

Title: Re: High humidity bow wood
Post by: Yellowstave on May 16, 2018, 07:03:48 am

There in my garage. Sealed with urethane spray.

Title: Re: High humidity bow wood
Post by: Bayou Ben on May 16, 2018, 08:07:36 am

Are you monitoring the humidity in your garage? 
I live in south Louisiana and the humidity averages 50% in my garage, but sometimes will get much higher for a day or two.  On those days I just bring the bows I'm currently working inside.  Then I check the moisture content and put them in a hot box if necessary before working. 
Long story short, you can manage the humidity. 
Tropical woods are more resistant to humidity changes. 

Title: Re: High humidity bow wood
Post by: osage outlaw on May 16, 2018, 08:18:24 am

Unless your garage is heated and cooled I would move them into your house and see if that helps after a while.