Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Fox on June 11, 2020, 09:04:03 pm
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I know there is a few threads about this already out there but they didn't quite answer my questions.... I know apple checks real bad, and ive got a few pretty big apple logs that i should be able to quarter. so the ends are painted... now what? should i split them? peel the bark and seal the back? or ruff them out? whadya people think? thanks
-Fox
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How large are the logs?
If you take the bark off, you must reseal it with glue.
Apple checks when left in large sections.
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I like to rough out wood that has a tendency to check badly and then seal it for drying. Seems to be working really well for my ocean spray. They are drying fast and free of checks when I do this
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How large are the logs?
They are about 10" so a pretty good sized log for Apple atleast.
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Definitely split them down.
Rough out a bow, leave the bark on if possible. Then seal very, very well, strap to a board to prevent warpage and cross your fingers!
You want to leave them somewhere shady, with little air movement and cool.
Once they have lost a decent bit of moisture, reduce to floor tiller and allow to season fully. It will take a few years. Apple is funny stuff but well seasoned it is very good.