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devilfishsix

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any good for a bow?
« on: October 17, 2008, 09:55:36 pm »
i got these two peices if wood one is hazle the more golden one and the other is white beam do either look like they would make a goood bow they are 72" roughly i am looking at making a self bow for a total beginer any advice welcomed

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Offline JackCrafty

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Re: any good for a bow?
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2008, 10:25:27 pm »
The "white beam" looks to be the right diameter for a bow.....I don't think the hazel will work.  But you won't know until they are dry.  Seal then ends and go buy a dry oak board (or twenty) to practice on. ;D
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Re: any good for a bow?
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2008, 12:05:14 am »
What is white beam? They both look to be a little on the skinny side to me. Might make a bow but not a very heavy one.
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Re: any good for a bow?
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2008, 04:01:13 am »
The hazel looks a bit skinny, but you may be able to make a lighter weight bow if you make it bend through the handle.
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Re: any good for a bow?
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2008, 06:05:41 am »
ty guys for the info i amof to find some thicker peices hope fully ill find some moutain ash i heard so much about whilst reading yesterday ill post pics of what i find
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