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Offline makenzie71

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Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« on: December 01, 2009, 11:39:12 am »
A bow, that is.  I saw one earlier today with a straight grain...just had me a bit curious.
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Re: Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2009, 11:56:54 am »
Howdy Makenzie,

I don't know if Cedar would work so good.  But, I've heard of folks using long, Hickory or Ash shovel handles.

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Offline makenzie71

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Re: Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2009, 12:08:38 pm »
I didn't know how well cedar would work for a bow...know for sure it makes good arrows.  I make it a point to look through the garden handles every time I'm shipping lol.  I've been on the hunt for a good hickory axe handle to split into a take-down.
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Offline Tom Leemans

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Re: Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2009, 04:08:54 pm »
I wouldn't bother if you want it to become a good bow, but you could try, just to learn some things along the way.
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Offline makenzie71

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Re: Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2009, 04:10:31 pm »
probably won't bother...I'm reading some negative things about cedar as a bow wood.  I make enough "poor" bows as it is lol.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2009, 04:49:34 pm »
Get a  red oak board. I think you'll be better off. Look for straight grained stock. Jawge
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Re: Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2009, 04:51:06 pm »
They look and work real well until they dry out and blow... and man do they blow! I say this from experience. ;D
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Offline makenzie71

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Re: Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2009, 04:53:00 pm »
Quote from: George Tsoukalas on December 01, 2009, 04:49:34 pm
Get a  red oak board. I think you'll be better off. Look for straight grained stock. Jawge
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Thanks George.  You should look at the laminate bow of the month voting going on right now. :)
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Re: Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2009, 04:53:21 pm »
I have made several cedar bows and they were light and fasst. As far as from a closet rod I am not sure, but from a stave I wouldn't hesitate to make a bow.
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Re: Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2009, 05:44:54 pm »
Nugget ,where would one get a cedar stave? denny
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Re: Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2009, 08:08:06 pm »
If I was completely "board"  ;D I might try that with a bamboo back, it might work great.
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Offline aznboi3644

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Re: Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2009, 02:37:26 am »
yeah i've contemplated the the shovel handle idea with a very nice grained 1.5" thick ash handle I saw at Lowes...but the 15 dollar price tag didn't go with me lol
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Re: Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« Reply #12 on: December 02, 2009, 07:24:31 am »
denny, we have eastern red cedar growing in NC. I have collected several nice staves in my journeys. Other than collecting them yourself, I would recommend asking to trade for one or seeing if anyone has it growing near you.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« Reply #13 on: December 02, 2009, 09:57:44 am »
It will depend on what type of "cedar" you are talking about. Eastern Red Cedar will make a good bow but Western Red Cedar isn't an appropriate bow wood.
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Offline makenzie71

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Re: Ever whip one up from a cedar closet rod?
« Reply #14 on: December 02, 2009, 10:01:18 am »
I don't believe they specify, Pat, lol...just says "cedar closet rod".  It's all good...there's more gamble than I would like to deal with and, as said, I make enough poor bows as it is...with good lumber, even.
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