Black Locust? (pics added}

[nclonghunter]

Well Darn....I was told it was black locust and since it looked different than what I had cut before I believed it....black locust is as elusive as Osage for me..lol

Thanks for all the help. Can always count on the great knowledge and good folks here..

[DarkSoul]

That's indeed not black locust. But since the staves look great and you have them cut and split already, have a go with it!

Seal the ends as soon as possible! Not after dinner, but NOW!






Stop reading and seal the ends!

[okie64]

That is some good looking wood even though its not black locust. Ive never tried honeylocust so I cant give much advice. Good luck with it and keep us posted.

[RidgeRunner]

Since the bark is removed......
You need to seal the BACKS as well.
Three layers of Polyurethane is what I use.  Just slop it on.

David

[PaulN/KS]

I got fooled by some thornless honey locust last year. My buddy and I hauled it out of the woods the hard way too...
Pretty wood though so will give it a try. Good luck with yours.

[nclonghunter]

Seal the ends as soon as possible! Not after dinner, but NOW!

Darksoul, you got it right, I did eat dinner then sealed the ends..funny

I have made a couple bows from HL and they did fine. Mine followed the string a couple inches, but most of my bows do so I am not surprised..