Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Del the cat on November 23, 2021, 03:28:34 am
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I'm re-cladding ("siding" in the USA?) the porch of our house. The old cladding is WRC, nice tight grain, clean straight and well seasoned (60 yrs!). I'm thinking of using it for some experiments or light bows.
I've heard of ERC as bow wood, but has anyone used WRC and what sort of poundage is the limit ?
Del
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It is not related to ERC. It's Thuja Generally it is not a bow wood but people have made very light bows from it. Not long lasting and rather delicate.
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I had a house clad with it once, very porous light weight stuff that is rot resistant.
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Worked with it for 12 years in a woodshop making exterior wooden shutters. It varied very much. Some dense and darker and other boards lighter in color and weight. Never tried to make a bow from it but did try some arrows. It was hard to get high enough spines in 11/32" and it was very brittle compared to more common arrow woods. Overall, like mentioned you could probably get an "OK" bow at a lighter draw weight but longevity will most likely be an issue. It is a great wood for outdoor applications.
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Cheers guys... looks like I'll be making some planters rather than bows or arrow!
Del
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Del, it will make pretty good, lightweight arrows.
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Del, it will make pretty good, lightweight arrows.
ok, I'll have a play :)
Del