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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Thesquirrelslinger on May 10, 2013, 08:24:21 pm

Title: bradford Pear???
Post by: Thesquirrelslinger on May 10, 2013, 08:24:21 pm

There are a massive number of nice saplings of Bradford pear.... Any use?

Title: Re: bradford Pear???
Post by: ssgtchad on May 10, 2013, 08:37:43 pm

Crappy wood for a bow.

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Post by: Hrothgar on May 10, 2013, 08:48:28 pm

Always the first tree to break in a snow/ice storm, wouldn't consider it.

Title: Re: bradford Pear???
Post by: DarkSoul on May 10, 2013, 09:02:41 pm

Run a search for "bradford". It has been discussed pretty recently. I know you'll be able to find it! :D

Title: Re: bradford Pear???
Post by: TacticalFate on May 10, 2013, 11:19:32 pm

Crap in tension due to ultra-short fibers, might be good in compression, is hard and fine-grained, when stained black is a substitute for ebony. I'd like to see a sinew backed bradford pear someday.

Title: Re: bradford Pear???
Post by: Joec123able on May 10, 2013, 11:22:22 pm

Just try it and find out

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Post by: bow101 on May 10, 2013, 11:37:41 pm

Harmonica makers use pear wood, its not supposed to harbor germs from the mouth.