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An American Primitive in Germany(PICS ADDED)
Pamunkey:
That wood you were working on was black locust. The name for black locust in German is Robinie http://www.biologie.uni-hamburg.de/b-online/wood/english/papropse.htm , which refers to the genus name "Robinia" which in turn refers to the French scientist-herbalist Jean Robin http://www.allbusiness.com/furniture-related/office-furniture-including/687404-1.html . The tree has been widely transplanted around Europe, and I've read that it's easier to find borer-free, quality wood over there vs. over here in the US.
Will
Pamunkey:
Is that a Virginia Hunter Safety Course patch on that jacket in the last photo?
Will
The Singing Bowyer:
Pics from the rendezvous...
The Singing Bowyer:
Yes, that is a VA Hunter Patch.... Many of the fellas who put this together are with the German Bowhunting Alliance, and most have traveled here to the US to hunt since bowhunting is illegal in Germany. They also hunt in Hungry and France.
Well, the Black Locust thing makes sense! It was a lot lighter in color and much cleaner than what I was use to here, but it worked and felt just like Black Locust.... :D
The Singing Bowyer:
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