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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: richpierce on August 20, 2007, 06:39:10 pm

Title: oak bow from tree?
Post by: richpierce on August 20, 2007, 06:39:10 pm

I see folks make board bows from oak.  Can oak bows be made from a tree, using the outer ring as the back, or does that not work with oak?  There are a lot of large oaks that get cut down around here and are available for "firewood'.

Title: Re: oak bow from tree?
Post by: welch2 on August 20, 2007, 06:42:10 pm

Sure it will ,go for it.

Ralph

Title: Re: oak bow from tree?
Post by: 1/2primitive on August 20, 2007, 08:29:26 pm

Of course! They'll probably work even better than a board will.
     Sean

Title: Re: oak bow from tree?
Post by: Pat B on August 20, 2007, 11:47:23 pm

...just be sure the tree hasn't been laying on the ground. During the summer it doesn't take fungi long to invade a log that is laying on the ground. :o     Pat

Title: Re: oak bow from tree?
Post by: snedeker on August 21, 2007, 10:27:09 am

If theres a choice, look for white oak.  Flat, scaly light gray bark

Dave

Title: Re: oak bow from tree?
Post by: George Tsoukalas on August 21, 2007, 10:53:36 am

Oak is good stuff whether it comes from a tree or a board. Jawge