Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: shofu on April 12, 2017, 02:35:02 am
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I got some maple today from pruning my friend's tree. Seems to be a Japanese maple. The branches are character, heavy, and relatively free of knots. Anyone know if this will make decent selfbows? Any tips?
Thanks,
George
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George, I've often thought about it but never have. It is heavy wood. I suspect it would make a good bow. Try it out and report back.
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I've cut a few pieces for other purposes. It does seem like a hard maple and likely to make good bow wood.
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Thanks guys. I will rough one and see how it feels then it is a waiting game!
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I've wanted to but haven't found any yet :)
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Haven't used any for bows, but I have carved a few spoons out of it. It seemed softer than rock maple from memory, though I would think it would still work for a bow if you have a suitable stave.
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I've thought about it a bit. From many late spring heavy snowfalls out here I decided it is the hardest wood in the world to break! The strongest tree limbs I have seen X10. I would love to try it.
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Thanks guys! Sounds like my friend might take the whole tree out to get more light for palms and things (for some reason?). If so I will get it all and save a stave for anyone who wants one. Not lots of straightness but might be good character staves.
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