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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Doug509 on May 26, 2024, 10:30:25 am

Title: Rock Maple
Post by: Doug509 on May 26, 2024, 10:30:25 am

I'm working on a Rock Maple stave that I think would make a good 5Curve bow.  Has anyone tried using this tree for selfbow? 

https://flic.kr/p/2pTtuw9
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Title: Re: Rock Maple
Post by: Pat B on May 26, 2024, 11:58:47 am

Many selfbows have been built with rock(sugar, hard) maple. It is a proven selfbow wood. :OK

Title: Re: Rock Maple
Post by: Aksel on May 26, 2024, 12:07:39 pm

I use Norway maple sometimes and it´s one of the best bow woods up there with the best elm - but maple is a dream to work compared with elm. Rock maple should be as good, or even better from what I have read.

Title: Re: Rock Maple
Post by: Doug509 on May 27, 2024, 02:38:54 pm

Okay I started shaping the limbs and found a vein of spalting and dead heartwood.   I decided to scrape out the dead wood creating a hollow limb design. I filled the remaining pith with super glue. I think I'm going to be Okay.   I'm going to steam in the curves and hope nothing splits.

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