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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Tommy D on March 27, 2010, 10:02:59 am

Title: Mangrove
Post by: Tommy D on March 27, 2010, 10:02:59 am

Has anyone ever made a bow from mangrove?

Title: Re: Mangrove
Post by: venisonburger on March 27, 2010, 07:40:44 pm

Not me, isn't that the stuff that they used to make a potion for reversing if you're turned to stone on Harry Potter? Sorry I'm on medication today.
LOL
VB

Title: Re: Mangrove
Post by: mullet on March 27, 2010, 09:20:36 pm

 Don't get caught cutting it in Florida.    Oh, I see you are in Africa, It makes good bows, Cut away. ;D ;)

Title: Re: Mangrove
Post by: Tommy D on March 28, 2010, 01:37:40 pm

Do you have to treat it in any special way? Poles are available for building purposes. Does it need backing - what sort of design would work best?

Title: Re: Mangrove
Post by: mullet on March 28, 2010, 06:50:49 pm

 The only one I have seen was a split stave and a bend in the handle "D" bow.

Title: Re: Mangrove
Post by: Tommy D on March 30, 2010, 06:13:28 pm

Thanks Mullet - who was this bow made by? Does anyone else have experience with this wood?

Title: Re: Mangrove
Post by: otis.drum on March 31, 2010, 01:48:09 am

i have been told it makes excellent bows. i haven't yet made one but have a stave drying. there are a heap of different varieties. the one i got have red heartwood when cut that darkened as it dried and weighed a heap.

all you can do is try... and show us pics when you've finished  :)