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Started some hazel and blackthorn bows
jameswoodmot:
Just got into these two staves, little blackthorn that’s a little bit wobbly and a larger Hazel one. Both these woods seem to throw up a lot of poor quality staves, bits that could be used but that aren’t worth bothering with in my opinion so it’s nice to find pieces of wood this clean.
The blackthorn needs a straighten in the middle of one of the limbs so I’m just steaming the first one. I shaved the edges down so I can get better contact when clamping so I don’t crush te edges too badly.
Should I heat treat the blackthorn?
Hamish:
Nice looking staves. Never used either wood, but very interested in seeing what you do with them. (-P
sleek:
I think all wood responds well to heat treatment. Those are beautiful staves so I am subscribing to this thread as well. BTW, That is a seriously cool powerhammer and fab shop you got there!
Del the cat:
Lovely staves, nice workshop :)
Del
simk:
good staves. you sure should heat treat the hazel and you don't need to with the blackthorn. hazel=flat and wide/blackthorn can go narrow and thick. blackthorn is one of the most resilent woods you can find.
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