08-07-2018, 07:52 PM
FWIW - When making self-bows (archery) from raw staves, once the staves are cut to length and split from the "log", we sealed up the ends with shellac or paint to keep the staves from warping and checking while drying/aging.
-Ron
-Ron
11" South Bend lathe - Wells-Index 860C mill - 16" Queen City Shaper