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Plum as core

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bownarra:
Plant some Maple then :) That's what the Turks did.
If you must use something that isn't perfect then go cut a straight ash and use it on the quarter.
You could also order some bamboo - there are a few good suppliers in this country now.
Plum is a bit dense and highly likely to have spiral growth and pins. Have you tested its gluing properties or ability to be steam bent?

Bryce:
use non porous wood for core material. any other kind just wont hold up over time

bownarra:

--- Quote from: Bryce on March 21, 2020, 01:56:18 am ---use non porous wood for core material. any other kind just wont hold up over time

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I made a bow with an ash core that is going strong after many thousands of shots. Fraxinus excelsior.

BowEd:
I've used hickory as a core many times.

Bryce:

--- Quote from: bownarra on March 22, 2020, 12:58:26 am ---
--- Quote from: Bryce on March 21, 2020, 01:56:18 am ---use non porous wood for core material. any other kind just wont hold up over time

--- End quote ---

I made a bow with an ash core that is going strong after many thousands of shots. Fraxinus excelsior.

--- End quote ---

If you talk to James Parker he’ll tell yah the wood will eventually break apart and look like chicklets. But I’m referring to the highly stressed asiatic and Middle East composites

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