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Offline ccase39

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Looking for a line on an Osage stave for first self bow
« on: February 01, 2019, 03:21:55 pm »
Hey guys, I have made several board bows but want to try and build my first bow from a stave. I have a couple of staves that are twisted with tight growth rings that need to be straightened. I want to start with something premium first so I have a frame of reference as to what it’s like to work with a good premium stave that’s as idiot proof as possible. Anyone here have any for trade?
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Offline DuBois

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Re: Looking for a line on an Osage stave for first self bow
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2019, 03:39:55 pm »
Hi and welcome.
You might have better luck in the trading post section but don't mention money-trades only unless you work it out privately.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Looking for a line on an Osage stave for first self bow
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2019, 03:57:31 pm »
Marco is right. Trading Post will be your best bet but don't mention money on there. You can make a deal with someone on line but keep it trades only on PA.
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Re: Looking for a line on an Osage stave for first self bow
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2019, 04:25:50 pm »
Perfect! Thanks!
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Re: Looking for a line on an Osage stave for first self bow
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2019, 04:30:36 pm »
On another note is it just me or prices on lumber have skyrocketed since the last time I was building. If I remember correctly I could get Osage slats for board bows at 70 inches for $40 or so at several online bow building sites. Now I can’t find anything under $70 per slat on some of the same sites.
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Re: Looking for a line on an Osage stave for first self bow
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2019, 06:06:07 pm »
Quote from: ccase39 on February 01, 2019, 04:30:36 pm
On another note is it just me or prices on lumber have skyrocketed since the last time I was building. If I remember correctly I could get Osage slats for board bows at 70 inches for $40 or so at several online bow building sites. Now I can’t find anything under $70 per slat on some of the same sites.

What sites are you finding osage slats at all? If you dont mind me asking.
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