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Offline srt

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where to get osage or ipe?
« on: February 11, 2009, 01:27:05 pm »
i am looking for a source for osage and/or ipe lumber suitable for bamboo or hickory backed bows. is anyone willing to share their sources?

steve

Offline Pat B

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Re: where to get osage or ipe?
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2009, 01:42:46 pm »
Pine Hollow, 3Rivers Archery (both sponsors of Primitive Archer)or in some cases your local lumber yard.     Pat
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Offline Jesse

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Re: where to get osage or ipe?
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2009, 01:45:40 pm »
For ipe and bamboo Ive gotten good stuff from Rich Saffold on this site. He also has an add in the back of PA. Richards bowyery. Also KnightD on this site can get you ipe and bamboo. You can most likely work out a trade for osage or ipe by posting in the trading section.
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Offline Parnell

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Re: where to get osage or ipe?
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2009, 04:04:15 pm »
Hi,

I was given two six foot "decking" planks from a local lumber store for free (sales rep was interested in bow making).  These can cut into at least four or eight bows per plank - depending on how well the cut goes and thickness you desire.  Hope this helps.

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Offline Ryano

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Re: where to get osage or ipe?
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2009, 04:12:15 pm »
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,6543.msg120393.html#new

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Offline DanaM

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Re: where to get osage or ipe?
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2009, 05:09:05 pm »
Check out James Parker and David Knights website http://www.huntworthyproductions.com/index.html

Their site isn't 100% done yet but you can PM either of them. James goes by robustus and David goes by knightd.

They are advertisers in PA :)
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Offline Coo-wah-chobee

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Re: where to get osage or ipe?
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2009, 06:47:35 pm »
Like Jesse S said. Rich Saffold @Richards bowyery.Wont be disappointed here..bob

Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: where to get osage or ipe?
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2009, 07:30:45 pm »
Richard is as knowledgable as anyone you will find on Ipe bows, laminated or selfbow.  http://richardsbowyery.bravehost.com/
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: where to get osage or ipe?
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2009, 07:42:16 pm »
There is an ad in their classified section from someone named Jeremy and he sells primitive supplies and hickory staves.  When I called him this morning for stave information his phone says it's not in service.  Anyone know how else I can get in touch with him?

Side Note:  Every merchant that I have used from PA advertising has been outstanding. 
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