Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Jjpso on September 16, 2019, 05:37:11 am
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hello there!
I would like to know your opinion in this matter!
do you think the ring thickness in white woods makes a difference in bow building? do you prefer small or big growth rings?
or is the early/late wood ratio that matters the most?
i am thinking particularly in wych elm and ash, the two woods I have more easily available..
thanks in advance
regards from Portugal
Joćo
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If the whitewood was cut during the summer and the bark peels off the wood under the bark is the best, no matter the thickness. Otherwise, like with any bow wood a good clean back is the best option.
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Marc has a post on here from sometime back on his thoughts regarding Elm. He discusses ring thickness and it's effects on the strength and elasticity of the wood. It's a really good read even though he is discussing American Elm rather than the Euro types. You can google it and find it.
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White woods are not all the same so you can't lump them together.
I prefer medium width consistent sized rings for Elm.
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thanks guys, I will check the post SLIMBOB
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generally for most white woods, a good early/late ratio often makes for a denser stave because a thick dense late ringed often is what it is that makes up for the lighter early ring. but not all late rings are as dense as others
over-all density and as Pat B sez, a good back is what I look for