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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: zonic on December 26, 2021, 01:33:55 pm

Title: Red Oak log diameter for staves
Post by: zonic on December 26, 2021, 01:33:55 pm

I had a large Red Oak come down last month, most of tree is off the ground. I've been eyeing a couple straighter sections to consider for stave logs. What's a good diameter log, to split Red Oak staves from. I'm looking at one section about 5.5" in diameter and another about 11" in diameter. Thanks!

Title: Re: Red Oak log diameter for staves
Post by: Pat B on December 26, 2021, 03:26:16 pm

I'd say anything 2" and up.

Title: Re: Red Oak log diameter for staves
Post by: zonic on December 26, 2021, 06:16:02 pm

Great to know. Thanks Pat.

Title: Re: Red Oak log diameter for staves
Post by: George Tsoukalas on December 27, 2021, 10:53:43 am

Yes but be wary since the log was out in the weather for awhile. jawge

Title: Re: Red Oak log diameter for staves
Post by: Pat B on December 27, 2021, 12:02:49 pm

I agree with George and you want to use the whitewood right under the bark.

Title: Re: Red Oak log diameter for staves
Post by: zonic on December 27, 2021, 08:29:47 pm

Thanks Jawge.

Title: Re: Red Oak log diameter for staves
Post by: Hamish on December 27, 2021, 09:48:22 pm

 Hard to tell from the photo whether that discoloration in the under bark  sapwood is fungus. Looks suspicious to me.