Stave Storage Issues

[Wingless Arrow]

I just purchased a Osage Orange wood bow stave from online. and it is shipping to me here in FL. am i going to have issues with humidity if i don't use it right away? i plan on finishing my hickory bow first, and then start working on my osage bow. but between school and work, i dont have much time to devote everyday. maybe an hour or two if im lucky. so it will obviously be a while before i start on it.

Thanks,

John

[Stiks-n-Strings]

As long as you have AC and I'm sure you do just sit it in the corner in your house when your not working on it and it will be fine.

[Pat B]

The longer you store it the better. If you can take it down to near bow dimensions it will dry quicker but will not dry too much under normal conditions.

[Wingless Arrow]

great. thank you both. i want to make sure i do this next one exactly right, because it will only be my second bow.