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Offline CherokeeKC

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How good is Eastern Red Cedar as bow wood?
« on: February 06, 2013, 08:47:10 pm »
A wind storm knocked over a large cedar tree near me.  I was wondering if its worth getting a couple staves or limbs for bows or if I should just use it for furniture, mantles, etc.? 
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Re: How good is Eastern Red Cedar as bow wood?
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2013, 09:10:12 pm »
If you design it right and sinew back it,and it holds together you will love it........ 8)

Id def set some wood aside for staves/bows
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Offline kid bow

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Re: How good is Eastern Red Cedar as bow wood?
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2013, 11:30:54 pm »
ive built a couple out of them some good ones too. just remember be very careful with it you can dent the wood if it gets knocked around too much
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Offline Pat B

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Re: How good is Eastern Red Cedar as bow wood?
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2013, 11:59:58 pm »
When its good its very very good but when its bad its terrible!   If you are taking out a big tree you might as well get a few staves and limbs while you're at it.
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Offline KShip85

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Re: How good is Eastern Red Cedar as bow wood?
« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2013, 12:17:44 am »
I love the stuff but I might just be a glutton for punishment ;). Like everyone else said it can make a sweet bow but watch out if it blows!

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