Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Horn Bows => Topic started by: stuckinthemud on April 25, 2017, 03:04:52 pm
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I have just found out there is a UK species of maple, field Maple (Acer campestre), it is said to be the hardest of all European Acer species. Is it a good option for a core wood?
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I would say it would be from your information.You could always do a density check on it.I guess all maple is diffuse pourus wood.A person can see that too.
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I've never worked with it, but being a hard maple (wood database gives it .69 sg) I reckon it would be a mighty fine choice.
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The problem is finding a good piece :)
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The problem is finding a good piece :)
That pretty much sums up my adventures in bow-building!
Tho other issue is avoiding cutting sycamore by mistake. :D
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Or box elder which we have here.