u/Droughtbringer

This huge silver Maple* Branch fell down in my yard a few days ago. It's a bit hard to tell but I believe the grain will be straight enough to get some staves from, but I've never done this before.

I'm working on my first board bow - just finishing the rough out - and don't have much of a clue what I'm doing. I know I'll need to get some glue to help prevent it from being damaged, but what are things to keep in mind? Is the fact it's already sat for a few days going to be bad? What tools should I bring?

I also know Silver Maple isn't the best bow wood, but that means it'll be great for learning.

*I don't have great pictures, so I'm fairly certain it's silver maple, but not positive.