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How long?
Badger:
--- Quote from: Del the cat on November 06, 2019, 01:37:18 pm ---It sounds like there is a different between Red Elm and English Elm... my experience is only with English Elm.
Del
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Red elm is used a a laminate in glass bows because it is attractive and very light weight. Not much good as a stand alone bow wood. It is very fast wood though if it doesn't take set or chrysal. Same with Walnut, I have made several backed walnut bows. 1 1/4 wide 72 to 74" long should be good for 90#
dylanholderman:
While I have you guys attention what are your thoughts on deer antler for the nocks? I have cow horn so I can build “proper” ones but I think the antler would look good on the Osage if it can handle the weight.
peacefullymadewarbows:
I'd say deer antler is probably even a hair stronger than cow horn. I have it on a 128# @ 31" long bow with no issues. Just watch not cutting into the spongy bone, it has a tendency to split there.
dylanholderman:
Cool ;D
dylanholderman:
i started cutting into one of my cow horns and i was surprised at how much of the tip is solid.
the entire first 6'' that i cut completely solid! looks like there is still more solid horn too, is this amount normal or did i luck out with a good pair? :D
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