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Title: Cedar Bow
Post by: RGK on March 09, 2007, 06:36:00 AM

As I look at those stacks of split rail fencing at the local building supply store. I can't help but see a bow in there. Straight grain. Easy to work with. Am I nuts? Is this wood worth my while to make a self bow??

Title: Re: Cedar Bow
Post by: Matthew D on March 09, 2007, 06:56:00 AM

with a thin strip of backing like hickory you should be able to make a good bow

Title: Re: Cedar Bow
Post by: Matt E on March 09, 2007, 08:14:00 AM

If it is the same material I see at our local Lowes store it want make a good bow!Maybe a very low draw weight bow but I wouldn't waste my time.

Title: Re: Cedar Bow
Post by: Pat B on March 09, 2007, 08:25:00 AM

Eastern Red Cerar(Juniperus virginiana) will make a very good bow with a proper backing. Western Red Cedar is too weak for bows but will make arrows. What is sold at most stores like Lowes or Home Depot is Western Red Cedar.  Pat

Title: Re: Cedar Bow
Post by: RGK on March 10, 2007, 01:46:00 PM

When you say low poundage. What are we talking here?