Split mulberry log.

[dobermann]

Hi all bow makers. I've just split a big mulberry log, that has been freshly felled, I've covered the ends in glue, but I'm not sure if I have to cover all the exposed wood with glue.
Should I coat the exposed wood that will be the belly part as well as the ends with glue ? The log is split in 1/2 and still has it's bark.
Thanks in advance.

[bjansen]

You do not need to cover the belly with sealer.  Just seal the ends (and if you take the bark off I usually seal the back too).  Then the stave will dry out slowly via that belly wood.  

Good luck.

[shamus]

Bjansen said it.

more on seasoning and drying wood on my site:  http://analogperiphery.blogspot.com/2008/08/drying-and-seasoning-wood.html

Hope that helps.