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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: CherokeeKC on February 06, 2013, 08:47:10 pm

Title: How good is Eastern Red Cedar as bow wood?
Post by: CherokeeKC on February 06, 2013, 08:47:10 pm

A wind storm knocked over a large cedar tree near me.  I was wondering if its worth getting a couple staves or limbs for bows or if I should just use it for furniture, mantles, etc.? 

Title: Re: How good is Eastern Red Cedar as bow wood?
Post by: blackhawk on February 06, 2013, 09:10:12 pm

If you design it right and sinew back it,and it holds together you will love it........ 8)

Id def set some wood aside for staves/bows

Title: Re: How good is Eastern Red Cedar as bow wood?
Post by: kid bow on February 06, 2013, 11:30:54 pm

ive built a couple out of them some good ones too. just remember be very careful with it you can dent the wood if it gets knocked around too much

Title: Re: How good is Eastern Red Cedar as bow wood?
Post by: Pat B on February 06, 2013, 11:59:58 pm

When its good its very very good but when its bad its terrible!   If you are taking out a big tree you might as well get a few staves and limbs while you're at it.

Title: Re: How good is Eastern Red Cedar as bow wood?
Post by: KShip85 on February 07, 2013, 12:17:44 am

I love the stuff but I might just be a glutton for punishment ;). Like everyone else said it can make a sweet bow but watch out if it blows!

Kip