Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Webradbury on April 07, 2015, 09:00:19 am
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I have heard both good and bad things about privet bows, so I thought I would ask for opinions here. I will be cutting some wood for bows around a county owned property in the coming month and there are some large, straight pieces of Privet that I can cut. It's rare in my area to find suitable bow size staves of Privet.
My question is obviously, am I wasting my time? Another question would be what is the best way to season it and what style bow would be best for this wood?
Thanks, Will
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I think it was bubby who just finished a privet bow. It WILL make a good one, it's harder and heavier than you might think. I know from experience that it doesn't take dry heat well at all, but I believe that bubby steamed his and it worked out real good. Treat it like a typical whitewood (just strip the bark off, rough shape it, seal the back and end good, and let it dry) and you should be good to go.
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I think it was bubby who just finished a privet bow.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,52048.0.html
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Well, there you have it! I'm sharpening the chainsaw as we speak! Thanks! Will
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privet is super bow wood. Can be polished like bone. Make it long enough.
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privet is super bow wood. Can be polished like bone. Make it long enough.
Yeah it hs a ivory look to it and it does polish up slick
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I'm looking at a couple pieces growing from shoots under the main bush. They are straight with no knots and about as big around as a persons wrist. A little over six feet long. Should I seal the ends, lash it to a board and let it dry that way or rough it out and seal it?
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I would rough it out and seal the back and ends, and strap it to a board so it stays nice and straightish
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Excellent! Thanks, guys! Will