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Offline jamesh76

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And this is why
« on: April 03, 2020, 08:31:50 pm »
This is why I decided to attempt board bows. These hickory and osage will take a while to dry. I have access to alot of osage. Will likely cut a few from my friends far pretty soon.

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Re: And this is why
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2020, 08:53:25 pm »
Board bows are epic, just ask ryanyoon. Don't ask pearlie tho. He'll try to take them off your hands for his trimming
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Offline willie

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Re: And this is why
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2020, 09:36:26 pm »
if you can take care with your own stave from tree to bow, why fight what home depot offers? you could reduce one of those and be tillering before too long.

what is the one in the round laying on the ground?

Offline bassman

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Re: And this is why
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2020, 10:57:27 pm »
A while back when I didn't have staves I made Bamboo floor board bows. Easy to work with,and makes a decent bow with heat treat.

Offline jamesh76

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Re: And this is why
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2020, 11:18:49 pm »
if you can take care with your own stave from tree to bow, why fight what home depot offers? you could reduce one of those and be tillering before too long.

what is the one in the round laying on the ground?
that one is hickory.

Offline jamesh76

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Re: And this is why
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2020, 11:24:40 pm »
A while back when I didn't have staves I made Bamboo floor board bows. Easy to work with,and makes a decent bow with heat treat.
interesting. Do you have any links to share?