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Offline TimothyR

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Osage sapling
« on: February 11, 2018, 08:32:08 pm »
Hey all. It’s been a while since I posted anything,  been crazy busy over the last year and half or so.  I had a friend give me a nice Osage sapling. It’s about 3” across and about 66” long or so. I’ve never messed around with saplings before. What do you all suggest on design?  I can post pics tomorrow if y’all need to see the sapling. I would appreciate any help on the matter. Thanks in advance. Rim
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Offline burchett.donald

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Re: Osage sapling
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2018, 09:05:01 pm »
 Your going to have some crown, bendy D comes to mind...Is it dry
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Osage sapling
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2018, 09:42:50 pm »
Can you  saw it in half lengthwise? If so you'll have 2 staves.  With saplings I usually just taper the last 8" to 12" and leave the rest parallel. Osage can take the high crown but make the belly flat.
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Offline Springbuck

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« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2018, 11:05:59 pm »
  That's exactly what I'd do, too.   How much wood will you have once you chase a ring?  BITH following the crown on the back sounds like a great choice.
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Offline Pat B

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« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2018, 11:16:16 pm »
Don't chase a ring if it not big enough. The sapwood on the back will work too.
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