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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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The red elm in question
« on: April 02, 2013, 10:20:44 am »
Here is the bow I Made from that piece of red elm. I wasn't sure that it was in fact red elm, but after talking with some of you, I guess it is. it made a fine bow, little to no set, it's just not as tough of wood as the white elms.  it's 66" long and 50# @ 28"
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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: The red elm in question
« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2013, 10:21:38 am »
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Offline Cardboard_Duck

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Re: The red elm in question
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2013, 10:33:36 am »
Sweet bow! I just worked with red elm for the first time too, it makes a nice bow IMO. Great job on that one!
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Offline coaster500

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Re: The red elm in question
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2013, 10:59:08 am »
Looks like a sweet shooter Ryan..... 

When you say not as tough do you mean the wood is softer when worked???

That bow turned out very nice!!!
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Offline Ryan_Gill_HuntPrimitive

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Re: The red elm in question
« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2013, 11:23:16 am »
yup, way softer than American or Winged elm.  This split pieces of easy compared to my southeastern elms!
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: The red elm in question
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2013, 11:30:34 am »
Good lookuing bow Ryan. Try some elm saplings one day, you will appreciate their toughness.
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Offline Joec123able

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Re: The red elm in question
« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2013, 11:30:39 am »
Wow that thing looks sweet did a damn good job on it !
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Offline VicNova

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Re: The red elm in question
« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2013, 12:42:17 pm »
Excellent bow!
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Offline Dvshunter

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Re: The red elm in question
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2013, 12:45:54 pm »
Nice looking bow. I agree red elm is soft. It dents easily but also works easily. Nice job on that piece.
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Re: The red elm in question
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2013, 06:45:11 pm »
I don't see nothing in question or wrong with those results ;)
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Offline lesken2011

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Re: The red elm in question
« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2013, 07:29:59 pm »
It turned out good. I have a little I am going to break out soon, myself! I hope mine turns out that well.
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Offline PeteC

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Re: The red elm in question
« Reply #11 on: April 02, 2013, 07:35:20 pm »
Nice bow Ryan.I like that hard elm as well. God Bless
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