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Title: How long to dry river cane?
Post by: TroyH on February 25, 2008, 09:34:00 AM
Had to go south for a funeral last week.  Took the opportunity to harvest several bundles of river cane.  My question is, how long should it dry before  I start making arrows?
Title: Re: How long to dry river cane?
Post by: TroyH on February 25, 2008, 10:19:00 AM
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Title: Re: How long to dry river cane?
Post by: Art B on February 25, 2008, 11:47:00 AM
Here's how I do mine. I like to give 'em a minimum of 4-6 wks  drying time before initial straightening and then take 'em in the house and leave 'em for another two wks. Re-straighten once more after that and they're good to go. -ART B
Title: Re: How long to dry river cane?
Post by: Tom Leemans on February 25, 2008, 11:54:00 AM
Look at the color. It should turn a yellowish or caramel color.