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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: vinemaplebows on March 29, 2012, 05:39:55 pm

Title: Osoberry (indian plum)
Post by: vinemaplebows on March 29, 2012, 05:39:55 pm

Anyone make a bow from this wood?

Title: Re: Osoberry (indian plum)
Post by: UserNameTaken on March 29, 2012, 07:11:00 pm

I'm going to. I'm just waiting for leaves to appear, so I can make sure that I cut down the right tree this time.  ::) osoberries at the lower elevations already have flowers, but they're in protected areas.

From what I've heard, it's maybe a lot like ocean spray. Good looking tree; I'm thinking about planting some in the yard.

Title: Re: Osoberry (indian plum)
Post by: vinemaplebows on March 29, 2012, 08:28:37 pm

Yes, they are blooming like crazy now. They grow all over the place by my house. I have never used one, but tried to dry the wood, and it cracked.

Brian

Title: Re: Osoberry (indian plum)
Post by: Carson (CMB) on March 30, 2012, 12:33:06 am

I have been keeping my eye out for a larger stave, but there are plenty of smaller stuff out there.  Looks like maybe some good arrow shoots in there too.  If it cracked while drying out, then maybe it is a lot like ocean spray ;D