Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Prarie Bowyer on July 26, 2011, 06:04:08 am

Title: Lyptus wood?
Post by: Prarie Bowyer on July 26, 2011, 06:04:08 am

Anyone ever worked with Lyptus?  I got enough to make 5 laminated bows with.  It's pretty straight grained wood, almost red like Ipe but not quite as dense.  I'm considering an ELB and a bamboo blended reflexed.  I broke my band saw blade so I'm out of action no matter what till the post man shows up.  It will be time to run out and stroke/sniff the wood between coverletters and resume' mailings (job searching).  Most likely I'll bite off more than I can chew, make a few mistakes and end up with 3 bows.

Title: Re: Lyptus wood?
Post by: Buckeye Guy on July 26, 2011, 10:46:01 am

I have not given it a try yet but I think it should be fine
Its been on the list to try for awhile but but not as long as I have selfbows to work on, Priorities you know !
Let us know how it goes !
Guy