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Title: steaming hickory bow
Post by: vampire on July 21, 2011, 03:05:00 PM

I have watched Gary Davis's DVD and have a question. He suggest coating osage bows with a sealer before steaming. Does this apply to hickory as well?

Title: Re: steaming hickory bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 21, 2011, 03:23:00 PM

I have never steamed hickory. The wood is sealed to try and prevent excess moisture from getting in. Considering hickory is less dense than osage I would say its a good idea to seal it as well. Just a guess.

Title: Re: steaming hickory bow
Post by: John Scifres on July 21, 2011, 10:54:00 PM

Also, steaming will actually dry wet wood.  Sealing it helps prevent uneven drying and checking..

Title: Re: steaming hickory bow
Post by: vampire on July 22, 2011, 02:29:00 PM

thanks for the help.
george