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Offline wizardgoat

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Vine Maple for character stave
« on: May 08, 2014, 03:41:18 pm »
I know its expensive to mail staves around, and i know many of you have a shed full of seasoned wood, but i also know theres
people here that would like to cross vine maple off their list.
I cut a bunch this past winter, mostly snaky, all tension wood, all in the 4-5" diam range.
I will post pics if theres any interest.
Im looking for some staves, of species that don't grow here (vancouver bc), and am only interested in character staves.
extreme snaky osage like that one blackhawk recently posted would be awesome obviously, but i am interested in anything really.
2-3 staves for 2-3 staves depending on size is probably ideal, for shipping costs. cheers, Ryan

Offline Bryce

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Re: Vine Maple for character stave
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2014, 04:25:14 am »
If you want a snakey osage stave it's worth a heck of a lot more than VM ;D

Snakey osage is a highly prized item
« Last Edit: May 09, 2014, 06:59:44 am by Pappy »
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: Vine Maple for character stave
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2014, 01:43:18 pm »
Ya, I get that for sure, I'm looking for any species that doesn't grow on the west coast as well. Cheers

Offline lebhuntfish

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Re: Vine Maple for character stave
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2014, 02:42:23 pm »
I will let you know if I have any snakey Osage after I get it cut tomorrow. And maybe we could work a deal or something. 
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Vine Maple for character stave
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2014, 06:39:30 pm »
I sent a stave to Adam from Michigan to SK. Cost in the $90 USD range, just an FYI for you fella's.
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Re: Vine Maple for character stave
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2014, 02:39:40 am »
Thanks Pearl!
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Missouri, where all the best wood is! Well maybe not the straightest!

Building a bow has been the most rewarding, peaceful, and frustrating things I have ever made with my own two hands!