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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Prarie Bowyer on July 12, 2014, 12:11:00 pm

Title: Is mulberry worth harvesting in any quantity?
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on July 12, 2014, 12:11:00 pm: It is lying next to Osage but fresher. Huge tree. Is it worth getting given a 1/2mile hike to get to?

Who would want some?
Title: Re: Is mulberry worth harvesting in any quantity?
Post by: SLIMBOB on July 12, 2014, 12:35:05 pm: Good stuff, if it is good stuff.
Title: Re: Is mulberry worth harvesting in any quantity?
Post by: huisme on July 12, 2014, 12:37:55 pm: Only used one stave of the stuff. I prefer osage or black locust, but it's definitely worth some leg work ;)
Title: Re: Is mulberry worth harvesting in any quantity?
Post by: JonW on July 12, 2014, 12:42:24 pm: Red or white? If it's red I would get some.
Title: Re: Is mulberry worth harvesting in any quantity?
Post by: toomanyknots on July 12, 2014, 12:53:01 pm: It can be good stuff. The rings can be on the thick side though sometimes.
Title: Re: Is mulberry worth harvesting in any quantity?
Post by: Pat B on July 12, 2014, 01:37:05 pm: Mulberry is good stuff and can make very good bows. I've made quite a few over the years and liked it very much.
Title: Re: Is mulberry worth harvesting in any quantity?
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on July 12, 2014, 01:47:40 pm: The berries are a blackish purple. Wood is a light orange. Ok then I'll get a little more. It it's near some downed Osage of different ages. Probably will focus on the sage. But I'll get some. I know mulberry was the traditional core of the ancient horse bows.
Title: Re: Is mulberry worth harvesting in any quantity?
Post by: chamookman on July 13, 2014, 05:45:47 am: It's good wood - treat it like Hickory, it likes to hold moisture. Bob