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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: BrushWolf on October 06, 2014, 07:21:00 AM

Title: Wood storage
Post by: BrushWolf on October 06, 2014, 07:21:00 AM

What is the best way to keep all your bow wood.

Title: Re: Wood storage
Post by: Pat B on October 06, 2014, 08:44:00 AM

Out of the weather, under cover. Inside your house will keep the M/C constant.

Title: Re: Wood storage
Post by: Robertfishes on October 06, 2014, 08:59:00 AM

I don't think I know the best way,Very humid here. I only build Fiberglass bows. I used to keep anything less than 5 ft long in a spare room in my Air conditioned house. I now keep everything on shelves or racks in my shop..the shop is well insulated and I keep the air conditioner on 78 degrees when I'm not working.. I run a dehumidifier every time I spray finish. I spot check blocks and boards every 2-3 weeks with a moisture meter, no problems so far...20 years ago I built a handful of self bows I stored staves in a Insulated plywood box with a light bulb and small fan