Molpadia
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Hi everyone! I was searching for some information on firing wood, and in some manner of chance happened across this forum. It looks like a wonderful resource and I'm thrilled to be making my first post here.
I'm currently in the early stages of creating my own primitive hunting weaponry, and admittedly still something of a novice at just about every aspect of this very broad and ancient art.
My first attempt is going to be a throwing club. I've done my research and have decided on a straight club rather than a curved one, and will be making it out of a length of freshly cut Oak (Oak from Massachusetts, specifically). I'll surely be fire-hardening the wood, but there is one aspect of this process I'd love some feedback on.
I've heard of people making something of a "salt mush" by boiling one part water in with two to three parts salt, so that you have a wet pile of salt. The wood is then soaked in the salt beforehand, dried out a bit overnight, and then fire hardened.
Does anyone know anything about this practice? I've found varying results for this process, from it only providing a nice finish to the wood, to it actually making the wood more durable. Could anyone evaluate on this practice for me?
A thousand thank yous and blessed be.
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