Texas Bluewood for bowwood???

[4dog]

Anyone ever use "Bluewood" to make a bow its everywhere where i live..it has thorns and blackberries ..is evergreen..thinking i will give it a shot..just wanted to know from someone that has used it..wild texas tree.

[SLIMBOB]

Condalia Hookeri.  It is a Rahmnaceae.  Buckthorn.  Some guys have been making some nice Buckthorn bows farther north of us.  Different variety I believe, but sure worth a try.  Most around here are far to small and twisted to get much use from that I see.

[Joec123able]

If you're in Texas you should be able to find some juniper or mesquite pretty easily

[4dog]

Oh yeah juniper and mesquite everywhere..bit the bluewood is growing yall and straight about 4" to 6# od at the trunk and 7' to 8' before branching..gotta give it a shot..it calls to me. 

[Onebowonder]

If it is a cousin to the Buckthorn I've seen folks posting around the site, it'd sound like one that needs tried!

OneBow

[JW_Halverson]

Oh yeah juniper and mesquite everywhere..bit the bluewood is growing yall and straight about 4" to 6# od at the trunk and 7' to 8' before branching..gotta give it a shot..it calls to me. 

Listen to the mystical calling or forever wonder what may have been!

[4dog]

Slimbob what part of texas are you talkin bout...im between houston and austin.

[SLIMBOB]

Between San Antone and Austin.

[4dog]

Shoot in texas, your just down the street!

[SLIMBOB]

Where are you in our great state 4dog?

[4dog]

Somerville bout 30 min west of college station.

[SLIMBOB]

Go Johnny Football!

[4dog]

Lol   was kinda waiting for that,, although today aint lookin so hot! 

[SLIMBOB]

Lookin down the road to Bama next week.

[4dog]

Bama is good.  I said.  Lol