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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: joesharp79 on May 18, 2009, 09:38:21 pm

Title: ELM ?????
Post by: joesharp79 on May 18, 2009, 09:38:21 pm

OK i hate to sound stupid but was wondering if i could get some opinions i cut me a sapling today and i think it is elm but not 100% sure the leaves look like elm but the bark is slightly deferent from the big elms behind my house that i know are elms i think it is a little different because it is a sapling here are a few picks was wanting more opinions to make sure i am right

       ALL OPINIONS GREATLY APRECIATED

               JOE

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Title: Re: ELM ?????
Post by: Hillbilly on May 18, 2009, 09:50:06 pm

Yeah, that looks like elm. There are quite a few different species, but most all are probably good bow wood.

Title: Re: ELM ?????
Post by: Ryano on May 18, 2009, 11:37:27 pm

yep, looks like the American elm, or piss elm we have here.

Title: Re: ELM ?????
Post by: TRACY on May 19, 2009, 09:01:58 am

American elm. Just split out a 12"dia. one that hadn't been taken by DED yet. Gotta love that interlocking grain ;D

Tracy