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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DBernier on April 06, 2007, 11:08:23 am

Title: Question on wood marriages
Post by: DBernier on April 06, 2007, 11:08:23 am

There is an "exotic" wood factory near my home. They have scrap baskets inside with all kinds of exotic, and native woods free for the taking. Outside there are "PILES" of wood, strips, some up to 14 feet long. I have a lot of it and was wondering if I glued up hickory over Brazilion cherry or oak over the cherry would it make a serviceable bow. I am alway experimenting but would like some input. BTW I will have a BUNCH of the handle wood and a bunch of, at least 8 feet, pieces at the NC state shoot for free.

Dick

Title: Re: Question on wood marriages
Post by: Pat B on April 06, 2007, 11:40:20 am

Dick, I would say go for it. Almost any good hardwood should make a good bow, especially with hickory backing.    Pat

Title: Re: Question on wood marriages
Post by: Badger on April 06, 2007, 11:48:24 am

The hickory and brazilian cherry is an excellent combo, I am working on a boo backed braz cherry this morning. I don't think I would back with oak. Steve

Title: Re: Question on wood marriages
Post by: DBernier on April 06, 2007, 12:00:55 pm

Thanks Pat and Badger, I will pick out a couple of pieces of hick and cherry this morning.

Dick

Title: Re: Question on wood marriages
Post by: Easternarcher on April 06, 2007, 09:08:00 pm

Well, funny you guys should speak of the devil!!! ::)
I am gluing up a Braz. cherry backed with hickory tonite....I hope to have it ready to tiller by Sunday. :)

(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/Easternarcher/IMG_0116.jpg)
Riser is Braz. Cherry with center accent of B. walnut.
(http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w301/Easternarcher/IMG_0125.jpg)
Dry fit of Br.Cherry belly with Riser to check curves. Braz. Cherry is very nice color and tough. Hopefully it'll make a functional bow ::)
Stay Tuned.....

Title: Re: Question on wood marriages
Post by: duffontap on April 07, 2007, 04:13:03 pm

Dick,

Sounds like a sweet deal.  I love the fact that you're willing to share too. 

        J. D. Duff

Title: Re: Question on wood marriages
Post by: DanaM on April 07, 2007, 08:19:31 pm

Now thats the kind of neighbor I wish I had.

DanaM