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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: jkyarcher on February 12, 2012, 01:20:33 am

Title: what about beech?
Post by: jkyarcher on February 12, 2012, 01:20:33 am

I have been reading post on beech wood for bows and it seems like no one knows what it is.

Different people say different things about it. Some say it is weak like poplar when other say it is strong and like oak. I am a beginner bow maker and was wondering about this wood for a bow. I can't find any consistent info on this wood. All the beech I have seen seems like it would be real tough just because the way it looks.

I was wondering if anyones has experimental knowledge with this wood.

Title: Re: what about beech?
Post by: Pat B on February 12, 2012, 01:25:04 am

I have not tried beech but others have sucessfully. I'd say give it a try and report back with your results. Make it long(68") and wide(1 3/4" to 2").

Title: Re: what about beech?
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on February 12, 2012, 03:33:00 pm

I am getting ready to try some European Beech boards.....looks very promising.  Has very good quality's, check this out.
http://www.ehec.com/TFnS.htm

Title: Re: what about beech?
Post by: Buckeye Guy on February 12, 2012, 04:41:12 pm

Our beech trees around here are mostly nasty rotten stuff so I have not tried it myself .
If you have some nice ones give it a try it does have what looks like somewhat doable properties
At the cab shop we have gone to all European beech for our beech jobs  for its better qualities and consistencies !
I am with Pat on the dimensions but then most of my bows are 68" any way !
Have fun !