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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: tgtmatt on May 05, 2013, 12:20:21 pm

Title: Wood ID Help
Post by: tgtmatt on May 05, 2013, 12:20:21 pm

I cut this tree a few months back and just saw another two behind my house and decided i should probably find out just exactly what it is. So here we go. Thanks in advance for all the help.

Title: Re: Wood ID Help
Post by: tgtmatt on May 05, 2013, 12:20:49 pm

Few more.

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Post by: Jodocus on May 05, 2013, 12:33:22 pm

It would help to know where you live, but to me it looks like some willow.

Title: Re: Wood ID Help
Post by: tgtmatt on May 05, 2013, 12:35:59 pm

I'm from South Carolina. Near the Beach. It was growing in a sort of wet area.

Title: Re: Wood ID Help
Post by: turmoiler on May 05, 2013, 12:38:07 pm

It looks like willow.

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Post by: chamookman on May 05, 2013, 12:38:57 pm

I'm guessing Willow Oak - it's specific to Your area. Bob

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Post by: beetlebailey1977 on May 05, 2013, 12:39:26 pm

yep willow

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Post by: DarkSoul on May 05, 2013, 12:41:22 pm

Willow it is. Highly unlikely it will make a decent bow.
Identify first, cut later.

Title: Re: Wood ID Help
Post by: tgtmatt on May 05, 2013, 12:43:35 pm

Thanks guys. Looks like I'll be using it for tip overlays and handles.

Title: Re: Wood ID Help
Post by: DarkSoul on May 05, 2013, 12:47:06 pm

It will be too soft for tip overlays; don't use it for that.
Also for handles it's softer than I would personally prefer.

Willow is good for carving or firewood...

Title: Re: Wood ID Help
Post by: tgtmatt on May 05, 2013, 12:52:51 pm

I guess firewood it is.

Title: Re: Wood ID Help
Post by: ionicmuffin on May 05, 2013, 01:13:43 pm

hey, firewood is good too! got to have something to keep you warm while you make your bows, am i right or am i right? :laugh: