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Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: bluejack on June 28, 2022, 06:08:58 pm

Title: Fire hardening black locust
Post by: bluejack on June 28, 2022, 06:08:58 pm
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
Title: Re: Fire hardening black locust
Post by: Pat B on June 28, 2022, 10:52:05 pm
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.
Title: Re: Fire hardening black locust
Post by: bluejack on June 30, 2022, 07:02:44 am
Thanks Pat-I`m going to give it a try.
Title: Re: Fire hardening black locust
Post by: Pat B on June 30, 2022, 12:52:36 pm
Don't forget to post pics.   :OK
Title: Re: Fire hardening black locust
Post by: bassman211 on November 20, 2022, 08:54:29 pm
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.