Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: bluejack on June 28, 2022, 06:08:58 pm
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Hello all, I`m relatively new to this bow building affliction(learning as I go-lots of help from Will B.-member here on PA) Does anyone have experience fire hardening black locust,if so do you think it`s a good idea? Thanks, bluejack
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In my experience heat treating locust is a big plus as far as increasing it compression strength. My experience with heat treating locust has been with Eastern Woodland style bows.
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Thanks Pat-I`m going to give it a try.
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Don't forget to post pics. :OK
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From the different wood that I have tried, but not locust, it worked best with hickory. It makes quite the bow that rivals Osage in some cases.