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jturner
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honey locust?
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November 10, 2009, 07:16:22 pm »
I was gettin ready to make some kids bows from honey locust and was wonderin how good it is and if i just remove the bark or use the heartwood thanks. JAKE
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Jake Turner Michigan
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Paul Wolfe. Springtown, TX
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November 10, 2009, 08:11:38 pm »
I hope somebody answer's Jake, cause I got a couple staves out there myself
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rossfactor
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Humboldt County CA
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November 10, 2009, 08:27:41 pm »
I've used honey locust, and like it. It tends to fret, and for a heavier bow it wants a really perfect tiller. But for a lighter weight kids bow you should have no problem. I just removed the bark, and had a really nice "yew like" sapwood heart wood contrast. Here's a crappy pic of the bow taken with a phone.
Gabe.
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bcbull
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November 10, 2009, 10:43:56 pm »
yes heartwood makes real nice bows,, brett landon had one at mojam was butiful but make ur limbs wide 2 in plus and perfect flat belly brock
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