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Tree ID please
DanaM:
I went fer a walk at lunch and these babies are everywhere! But their small diameter do you think 2" is enough to get a bow out of?
Dana
Coo-wah-chobee:
Yup, I use 2" branches all the time.........bob
Pat B:
Dana, Find yourself a nice 2" pole, cut it long and bring it home. In a month or so, split or band saw it down the center and strap it to a board to dry without twisting. Be sure the trunk isn't twisted before you cut it. Study the bark for spiral growth. By cutting it long the ends can check a bit and you will still have enough wood for a bow after you cut off the checked ends. Look for arrow shoots while you're at it. I think it makes good shoot arrows. I have some shoots of our service berry(sarvis) drying now. Pat
DanaM:
Thanks Pat & Bob if its not raining after work I will be takin another walk about.
Dana
jkekoni:
My vote for serviceberry
http://www.utbl.net/~jkekoni/puut/tuomipihlaja/
The tree structure however looks more like bird cherry, but the leaves do not match.
http://www.utbl.net/~jkekoni/puut/tuomi/
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