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Lobo1330
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Hello to all
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February 12, 2016, 08:49:40 pm »
Just recently joined and have been reading the site for a while.
I decided a while back to make my own bows after watching my granddad as a kid. I have made some board bows and am working on one now but I want to build one from a stave. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. My problem is I live in the desert and have no access to good wood.
Just wanted to say there are some beautiful bows you guys make!
Thanks, Calvin
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Calvin
Monahans,Tx
Danzn Bar
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Re: Hello to all
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February 12, 2016, 09:29:50 pm »
Welcome ....jump right in the water is warm....................
DBar
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TimBo
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February 12, 2016, 09:45:39 pm »
You might be in the wrong end of the state for it, but you shouldn't be TOO far from some osage. Of course, Texas is kind of a big state...anyway, welcome!
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Lobo1330
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February 12, 2016, 10:04:13 pm »
Thanks guys.
Yeah I'm on the opposite end of good Osage.
Have been looking and thought of getting a stave from pinehollowlongbows.
I have bought some stuff from him and have seen good posts about his stuff.
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Calvin
Monahans,Tx
riverrat
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Re: Hello to all
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February 12, 2016, 11:32:46 pm »
if you dont have any wood, might have to try a horn bow. looking forward to seeing some of your bows.Tony
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Stick Bender
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February 13, 2016, 05:41:33 am »
I think Pinehollow has some good hickory staves it's generally strait grained & knot free ,easy wood to work with and forgiving provoding it's dry , it doesent seem to have as good as cast as other woods but only minimally so, it's very tuff wood I have seen some beautiful bows made out of it. Good luck !
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tattoo dave
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Rockford, MI
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February 13, 2016, 08:30:45 am »
Welcome to PA! Always good to see new guys joining. You can always trade for some staves too, if you have any trade items post it in the trade thread. Anyway, looking forward to seeing some bows. Post pics of those board bows.
Tattoo Dave
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Rockford, MI
Lobo1330
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February 13, 2016, 08:56:41 am »
Thanks for the info guys.
As soon as I finish the one I'm working on ill post pictures.
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Calvin
Monahans,Tx
TimothyR
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February 13, 2016, 09:08:08 am »
Do you have any access to mesquite? I've got several staves seasoning that's from the great state of Texas. You might give it a try. Welcome aboard!
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Lobo1330
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February 13, 2016, 09:15:28 am »
Yes lots of mesquite here. Have not heard of it being used as bow material. Ill have to cut one and let it season.Thanks
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Calvin
Monahans,Tx
wizardgoat
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February 13, 2016, 02:12:05 pm »
Welcome to the site. Good bow wood is worth driving for. Make a weekend out of it and stock up. You'll be glad you did
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bradsmith2010
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February 14, 2016, 05:47:50 pm »
I have heard live oak makes a good bow,, if there are any pecan near you,, that is good too,,, usually in a creek bottom there are some hardwoods,,
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