Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Bayou Ben on February 11, 2019, 02:54:06 pm
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Is it any good for bows?
I did a quick search and didn't see it mentioned much. It has fruit so I'm assuming a bow can be made from it. I'm not sure of the official name, that's just what we have always called it.
I cut one down this weekend and there's a few straight pieces that I've sealed and will let season.
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Fruits don't look like a genuine plum. They have a look similar to a crab apple or guava. The leaves look heavier and waxier than deciduous fruit trees. It might be some sort of tropical.
Jap Plum might be a common name. The majority of fruitwoods make really good bows, so if you have access to a nice stave, seems like a worthwhile experiment
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It's called a loquat. The botanical name is Eriobotrya japonica. Whether it's good for bows I don't know but I've eaten a ton of those fruits.
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I have eaten a ton of them too Pat. Excellent fruit.
I was sad we had to cut it down. It was growing into the neighbor’s yard.
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I'd do an SG test on it. I think there's a description of how to do that in TBB 4 under "Bow Wood."
Either that, or make a bow and let us know how it turns out. (-P