Debarking white wood (fall cut)

[allpowerfulguru]

I started this discussion in another thread and decided to start a new thread. I have several staves of straight and clear sugarberry (Celtis laevigata)that were cut last fall. I would like to start reducing a couple and speed up the drying process.
The problem is that I couldn't peel the bark off when the tree was cut, so the bark is still on. I thought it would separate as it dried, but that may take a long while. So basically, does anyone have any thoughts or tricks on how to remove the bark without damaging the back. Thanks for any help.

[SEMO_HUNTER]

I'd probably use a scraper like a big machete or an old lawnmower blade and take it off that way until I saw white wood then start sanding. Don't really know cause I peeled all of mine the minute I split em up. Hackberry bark can be pulled off with your hands when it's green. I'm sure some others will chime in here, but you might consider leaving it on and make that the back of your bow if it's really dried that hard?

Pics might help us see what your working with.

[George Tsoukalas]

I've used a drawknife,  scraper and plenty of patience with a dose of take my time. Jawge

[George Tsoukalas]

Nothing is gained by waiting on fall (not good) or spring (easy) cut wood. Take it off asap. Jawge

[allpowerfulguru]

Well I cut it in late September thinking that the sap was still up, but it was not. I guess there are not any easy ways, just a scraper and patience.

Semo- That is an interesting thought, I might try leaving it on one just to try it. It probably wouldn't work, but if it did then that would be one sweet bow.