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Offline ntvbowyer1969

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Mimosa wood for bow wood?
« on: July 25, 2017, 01:35:20 pm »
Anyone ever use or have any experience with a mimosa tree for bow wood?
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Mimosa wood for bow wood?
« Reply #1 on: July 25, 2017, 03:00:24 pm »
Never tried mimosa. It seems to light but I really don't know.
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Offline Badger

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Re: Mimosa wood for bow wood?
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2017, 03:45:36 pm »
  Tried it years ago, it was too light and splintered easily. I wouldn't class it as a bow wood.
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Offline DesertDisciple

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Re: Mimosa wood for bow wood?
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2017, 09:27:55 pm »
I made a mini bow out of what I ASSUME was mimosa. I found a shortish piece in a burn pile that split into 4 perfect pieces. It made a cool little ELB. I'll have to get a picture. The wood was yellow and incredibly fragrant.
But splintery is pretty accurate though I'm sure if an had a larger piece I would try it.
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