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New bowyer looking for osage stave or some beginner stave.

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ionicmuffin:
Im looking for some kind of stave be it osage or some other stave. Near all of my bows were boards (about 3) Im looking to work something out so i can get to work on it  :)

youngbowyer:
osage is tough beginner wood, you often have to deal with twist, knots, and you'll have to chase a growth ring. Try looking for some hickory instead, you'll have better luck getting your hands on it and it will be easier to work with. Osage is awesome though....!

Youngboyer2(billyf):
If its one of your first you should try starting from scratch hickory and hop hornbeam make good bows without chasing rings

JW_Halverson:
On the other hand, osage is pretty forgiving and often forces the builder to slow down, spend a little more time catching your breath and thinking about what it is you are doing.

ionicmuffin:
i will be getting some from one of the members, but in any case it will be wet, so that means i will have to leave it in my garage for several months. That gives me plenty of time before i start on one or two of them.

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