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Hickory stave or fire wood
Lost Oki:
Thanks to all for direction. This is my first bow from a stave, other two were Oak board bows so I have a lot to learn. Its going to be a cold rainy day (I ain't in Georgia) here in NW Ark so I have lots of info to put to use.
Pat B:
Sorry for the confusion from my first post but I think the other guys set you straight. Best of luck and keep us posted. :OK
George Tsoukalas:
The back fo the bow has a crown and is facing done in the photos. I agree with kidder.
You tiller the belly of the bow and not the back. Jawge
Lost Oki:
Could not get a straight line from one tip to the other that would allow enough wood for a bow. So, I decided to mark each half as close as possible from tip from the center of the bow that would allow enough wood for a bow. Started shaping of large end, then working belly down. Ran into a 12-14" strip about 1/8" wide that was blackish brown in color and soft, I could cut it out with my thumb nail. I was about 3/8" deep. Cut it out with a knife and did not feel I had enough wood for a bow, so I trashed it. I may be able to get a Honey locust tree to split at my son's toward the end of the month and will start over.
superdav95:
Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you get something to get working on
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