I thought you guys might appreciate this epic bend test on a shagbark hickory that happened when a tree felling went the wrong direction. The house in question was being demolished so no worries
![Evil >:D](http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/Smileys/default/evil.gif)
The uncut section of the tree that refused to break was only about 6" thick. Instead it split straight up the tree, and made about an 80 degree bend in a 3' radius. I think these will turn out to be some pretty good staves when they are seasoned. I'll be going back this spring to clear some hackberry off the adjacent lot.
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