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Offline W. Welshman

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Flatbow (HELP)
« on: September 26, 2011, 06:32:54 PM »
When choosing wood for a flat bow, What do I look for in the grain ? Thanks
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Re: Flatbow (HELP)
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2011, 08:42:02 PM »
Straight with no knot's. I have Bow's from Maple,Hickory and Iron wood. The Ironwood bow has some knot's that were worked into the pattern of the bow and she really shoots good.
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Re: Flatbow (HELP)
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2011, 11:51:37 AM »
Osage orange makes the best bows but it takes some skill to work the back of the bow and follow the grain. If you cut into the next layer/grain it may lift at that point. Here's a link that will tell you about osage for bows.
http://www.osageorange.com/Osage_Orange_S.html

Your next best bet would be hickory. With hickory you don't have to worry about following the grain on the back.
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Re: Flatbow (HELP)
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2011, 02:41:37 PM »
You can use pecan as well.
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Re: Flatbow (HELP)
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2011, 03:20:11 PM »
Thanks folks for the help, I have made a few play flat bows for the grand-kids but never a true shooter. I do love archery a lot more then shooting guns.  My brother was  my Robin Hood growing up but being I have a disability  I could never shoot his long bow. I do shoot one now with wheels and love it. It's time to learn to shoot a traditional bow. I also hope to be making quivers soon. Again Thanks for the help.
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Re: Flatbow (HELP)
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2011, 05:47:23 PM »
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Re: Flatbow (HELP)
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2012, 09:55:14 AM »
hickory is a good choice for the first time bowyer.