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Offline George Elkstalker

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Osage staves, WHERE?
« on: February 28, 2010, 01:07:00 PM »
There are many osage trees in my area, but they are all stunted, bent and full of knots and brushy limbs.  Most look more like a bush than a tree.  Where can I get a good stave?  Thanks!
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Osage staves, WHERE?
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2010, 01:17:00 PM »
Find where older trees have been cut or blown over and harvest the sucker growth. Anything 2" or over will make a hunting weight bow.
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Offline George Elkstalker

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Re: Osage staves, WHERE?
« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2010, 02:00:00 PM »
Every limb looks like a rainbow with lots of tiny limbs shooting off them.  Can I straighten one and make it work?  Thanks Pat
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Offline DVSHUNTER

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Re: Osage staves, WHERE?
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2010, 08:03:00 PM »
I know mike mcguire sells stave  at resonalable prices. Kustom king as well as pine hollow sell them as well. Don't forget your checkbook.  I  would also check if there are any fence post dealer in your area.
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Re: Osage staves, WHERE?
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2010, 12:14:00 AM »
Look for good trees near creeks or other sources of water.  Also look in stands of taller trees.  The osage will grow taller searching for sunlight.
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Offline Eric Krewson

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Re: Osage staves, WHERE?
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2010, 08:34:00 AM »
If you have a lot of osage around but are short on stave material, look for 36"+ pieces that you can splice together to make a stave. I prefer billets to staves as you get more consistent wood.
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Offline Paul/KS

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Re: Osage staves, WHERE?
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2010, 09:41:00 AM »
Come to MOJAM in July.
Plenty of good osage staves there...  :)
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