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FYI: Russian Olive cordage

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campx:
Looking at Russian Olive for building a bow.  Found that the inner bark is very long and stringy, and strong.  Took a piece that was about 3 feet long, spun it up in a cordless drill, doubled it back and twisted it, let it dry (bark was fresh)....made pretty tough, neat cordage.  Just thought I'd throw it out there!

PrimitiveTim:
Let's see a picture!  It would be cool to have an olive bow and bowstring... and arrows! lol

Stoker:
Never thought of russian olive. We got a load of it out here.. Real twisted stuff..
Thanks Leroy

PEARL DRUMS:
Wish I had some to try. "High Eagle" used to post some nice RO bows. I think he was near you Leroy.

Stoker:
Pearl drums I remember some russian olive bows " High Eagle" Is not ringing any bells.. Than again I misplace the peanutbutter... Where abouts was he from?
Campx  Russian olive in BC you must be round Kamloops.. Rolled through there on the way salmon fishing/nals in Comox this july...
Thanks Leroy

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