Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Blayne on June 17, 2018, 09:51:56 am

Title: Australia Primitive
Post by: Blayne on June 17, 2018, 09:51:56 am

Hi all. I had a fellow contact me from Australia looking for staves/info on building selfbows. I suggested that he find someone on the continent who could steer him in the right direction. Sounds like he has a group of newbies looking to build some bows and arrows. I am happy to help with the arrow part, but shipping staves across the Pacific seems rather crazy, especially if there brand new and could break them. I suggested board bows or maybe there is some good species of wood down there that is readily available. PM me if you are in Oz and would be willing to chat with this fellow, I could share his email with you. Thanks!

Title: Re: Australia Primitive
Post by: Pat B on June 17, 2018, 10:41:24 am

I think a few of the eucalyptus species make good bows. I know there are many species of eucalyptus so that's not much help. I also think that locust was transplanted there.

Title: Re: Australia Primitive
Post by: bubby on June 17, 2018, 02:45:12 pm

https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/paleoplanet69529/australian-wood-for-bows-not-just-eucalytps-t47632.html
Here's a link with some bow woods down under, beefwood and mallet are a couple

Title: Re: Australia Primitive
Post by: Blayne on June 17, 2018, 04:20:31 pm

Thanks fellas!

Title: Re: Australia Primitive
Post by: cadet on June 17, 2018, 06:56:47 pm

Which part of the country is he in?  Looking for boards or staves?  Happy to talk.