Sudbury Wampanoag Bow Question

[WoodBenderDW]

After looking at the supply of wood that I have and realizing the amount of decent boards that I have.  Has anyone ever tried make a Sudbury bow ( or Wampanoag bow ) out of a hickory board or any other board?  For that matter when making one out of a stave has anyone used any other wood besides hickory for making Sudbury bow?  Any advice or insight would be appreciated.

[Josh B]

I made one out of hard maple awhile back.  It was 60 ntn  60#@26".  It shot hard and fast.  Josh

[randman]

That's a sweet looking bow there Gun Doc. Perfect Sudbury tiller. I also like the looks of yours Scott.

[criveraville]

Legionar aka Cezar Perez has made some dandy Sudbury bows too..

Cipriano

[ryddragyn]

My dad made a 60# Sudbury replica out of mulberry about 15-20 years ago. Even after years of being shot, it has ZERO set, and shoots very fast.

As far as board vs. stave, I think the original bowmaker didn't chase a single growth ring on the back (this is according to my dad, who saw the original in the peabody museum up close), so there's probably a good chance a good quality board would still work, depending on the grain and execution.