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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Bohunter0908 on September 13, 2011, 11:58:07 pm

Title: mesquite board
Post by: Bohunter0908 on September 13, 2011, 11:58:07 pm

I have a nice mesquite board that has about 52" of good usable wood
and i want to make a bow out of cuz i want to make a bow out of everything wooden ;D
just wondering if anyone has worked with mesquite and if i can get atleast 40# at 28"
     -Bo-
       Laporte,TEXAS

Title: Re: mesquite board
Post by: gstoneberg on September 14, 2011, 01:41:56 am

Bo,

28" of draw out of a 52" bow requires some real tillering skill with the best bow woods out there.  I have a couple 52" osage bows that draw in the neighborhood of 27" but they've both taken a little set because of my inexperience with short bows.  Mesquite is what I use for tip overlays as it's gorgeous wood.  I have a mesquite log seasoning, but have not built a bow from it yet so I don't know how good a bow wood it is.  I think you're picking a very hard design to pull off with an unknown wood.  I plan to back mine with osage and let it bend a little through the handle.  However, my bow will be in the 60" range.

So, to answer your question, I have not worked with mesquite except for overlays and I'm skeptical that you can get 28" of draw out of 52" of mesquite stave.  Can't speak from experience though.

Good luck,
George

Title: Re: mesquite board
Post by: Josh B on September 14, 2011, 02:38:13 am

28" with a 52" bow is alot to ask of any wood without some backing.  I have only made one mesquite bow and it was 69" ntn.  That's a whole different level you are trying for.  I wish I could give you some pointers, but you are on unfamiliar turf for me.  Good luck,
                                        Josh

Title: Re: mesquite board
Post by: Bohunter0908 on September 14, 2011, 10:53:30 am

I kinda figured it was to short to get 28" out of it
So I guess I will just try for a shorter draw and try to keep
This bow in one piece thanks for the input.
  -Bo-
  Laporte TEXAS

Title: Re: mesquite board
Post by: gstoneberg on September 14, 2011, 11:12:41 am

Bo, I'll make you the same offer I do all new folks.  If you get up to Dallas, stop by and I'll send you home with osage.  Sometime I'll get down Houston way and maybe we can meet up.

George

Title: Re: mesquite board
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on September 14, 2011, 12:40:04 pm

Save it for handles and overlays.

Title: Re: mesquite board
Post by: Bohunter0908 on September 14, 2011, 08:36:10 pm

Hey George that would be great I would
Really like to get some osage or as I grew knowing bois d'arc
if you come Houston way let me know maybe I could get
You something for trade and if I end up around Dallas I'll
definitely let you know
   Thanks
    -Bo-
  Laporte TEXAS