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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Yellowstave on April 24, 2018, 02:23:13 pm

Title: Dimensions for mullberry?
Post by: Yellowstave on April 24, 2018, 02:23:13 pm

I have a few mulverry trees in th back behind my house. My first try with it was bad. Of course i didnt have this plethora of knowledge to draw from then either lol. What are some speedy safe dimensions for it. Thanks

Title: Re: Dimensions for mullberry?
Post by: Pat B on April 24, 2018, 04:03:23 pm

Make a mulberry bow about 10%(length and width) bigger than an osage bow.

Title: Re: Dimensions for mullberry?
Post by: upstatenybowyer on April 24, 2018, 04:26:50 pm

I thought it was 30% wider or longer Pat, but I could very well be mistaken.

Title: Re: Dimensions for mullberry?
Post by: Yellowstave on April 24, 2018, 07:40:30 pm

Thanks Pat B

Title: Re: Dimensions for mullberry?
Post by: Pat B on April 24, 2018, 09:15:56 pm

Mulberry is pretty strong wood but not as strong as osage. Adding 10% can give you a very good bow.