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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Tiredtim on August 25, 2013, 03:58:39 pm

Title: Black tupelo
Post by: Tiredtim on August 25, 2013, 03:58:39 pm

Very quick question:  Will a black tupelo/gum make a good bow or use it for outside fire?

Title: Re: Black tupelo
Post by: Pat B on August 25, 2013, 08:45:47 pm

Only way to know is give it a try.  ;)

Title: Re: Black tupelo
Post by: Tiredtim on August 25, 2013, 08:51:12 pm

That's what I thought, Pat. Going to try.  Only thing can happen is to learn, it will work or blow that bad boy up!  Won't be the first and not the last.  Thanks

Title: Re: Black tupelo
Post by: Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive on August 25, 2013, 10:05:59 pm

It makes a great bow actually but very tough to work!  It bends very well and is strong. It ranks up alongside hickory and Elm in my opinion