New bowyer looking for osage stave or some beginner stave.

[ionicmuffin]

Im looking for some kind of stave be it osage or some other stave. Near all of my bows were boards (about 3) Im looking to work something out so i can get to work on it 

[youngbowyer]

osage is tough beginner wood, you often have to deal with twist, knots, and you'll have to chase a growth ring. Try looking for some hickory instead, you'll have better luck getting your hands on it and it will be easier to work with. Osage is awesome though....!

[Youngboyer2(billyf)]

If its one of your first you should try starting from scratch hickory and hop hornbeam make good bows without chasing rings

[JW_Halverson]

On the other hand, osage is pretty forgiving and often forces the builder to slow down, spend a little more time catching your breath and thinking about what it is you are doing.

[ionicmuffin]

i will be getting some from one of the members, but in any case it will be wet, so that means i will have to leave it in my garage for several months. That gives me plenty of time before i start on one or two of them.

[toomanyknots]

i will be getting some from one of the members, but in any case it will be wet, so that means i will have to leave it in my garage for several months. That gives me plenty of time before i start on one or two of them.

Mr. Muff, (hehe,  ), I might not be able to come through with that osage for you. The couple tree's I was planning on cutting didn't go as planned, and I couldn't get the main one I wanted down at all, so I guess I can't guarantee anything for certain. I will send you a PM if I do though.

[ionicmuffin]

no worries, if worst comes to worst ill just have to wait... lol.