Lookin' for staves - Osage! or Mulberry Hackberry Hickory or ??

[zenart]

I'm new to bow building. Very very lucky enough to have made several board bows under tutelage from Badger, yeah I know, how blessed am I!)  Anyway, I now want to try workin' a draw knife. I live in So Calif, not the best place to find wood staves.. especially the 'gold'. Mainly looking for 65"-70" staves.

Well, bein' new and all I don't have a lot to trade but I got an older bitzenberger rw jig and I can trade services. I'm an artist. Fine artist painter and Graphic Designer (35yrs experience) in advertising art, logos, web design (a bit rusty with coding but can manage smaller stuff), illustration, whatever. Here's my site: http://rondewilde.com if you're interested in seeing what I do (paintings sorely need updating). Thanks- Ron

ps. also need arrow shafts and feathers!

[bubby]

I might have a mulberry stave if you pay the shipping i'll look and see

[huisme]

I'll look through my locust and see what I've got that would be good for a beginner...
Do you prefer your knots in even or odd numbers, or do you specifically want them prime

I've been needing to make "On The Marc" (primitive archery?) work in a logo. I think I've got my "official" bowyer's mark figured out, simple and easy to draw/burn/carve.

I'm getting things ready to move so I'm fine just getting a little help with details I've put off and sending the stave your way.

[zenart]

I'm sorry it's taken me so long to respond guys. Bunch of stuff happen'd last month… anyway, I'll PM you both tomm.  See what we can do.  Thanks for replying. Ron

[lebhuntfish]

I may have a good long piece of Osage. If you will saw the shipping I'll get it to ya!