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parian:
Hi Guys
I'm new to the forum and find it a mine of infomation,
here in the UK the bushcraft forums say that hazel is not a suitable bow wood as a set remains in the bow after its strung but I see a number of build alongs here for this bow and would be grateful for any comment or advice

Ian

Badbill:
Are you kidding? The guys on here only take "It can't be done" as a challenge. Why I've seen a couple of bows on here made with nothing more than spit, and toilet paper. They still pulled #45 at 28". ;)

parian:

--- Quote from: Badbill on December 30, 2008, 04:01:24 pm ---Are you kidding? The guys on here only take "It can't be done" as a challenge. Why I've seen a couple of bows on here made with nothing more than spit, and toilet paper. They still pulled #45 at 28". ;)

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I understand what you say and I too love a challange, I have access to coppice of privet & hazel, the hazel wands are over 6' long with a diameter of 3" or more and streight as a pole, what I'm asking is how best to use them as a bow wood

Ian

Badbill:
I know, I was just jokeing around with you. One of the more seasoned guys will probably give you a whole buildalong.

parian:

--- Quote from: Badbill on December 30, 2008, 04:20:55 pm ---I know, I was just jokeing around with you. One of the more seasoned guys will probably give you a whole buildalong.

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I know  :) and yor right some of the guys on here can work magic with a stick and a piece of string,
Iv'e been looking at justins tutorial for a hazelnut bow, mind blowing and something to aspire to

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