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Source for American Elm Lams?
« on: February 09, 2012, 08:19:00 PM »
I've seen some great looking bows from Northern Mist using American elm.  Are there any sources where I can find laminations or veneers of this wood.  I haven't found any.

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Eric

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Re: Source for American Elm Lams?
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2012, 08:58:00 PM »
Kenny McKenzie from Kennys custom archery has elm lams and veneers ground to your specs.  Great guy to deal with also.  Google "kennys custom archery"
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Re: Source for American Elm Lams?
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2012, 09:16:00 PM »
I think he just has has red elm.  I'm looking for American elm not red elm but I guess I will contact him and see what he has.

Anyone else?

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Eric

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Re: Source for American Elm Lams?
« Reply #3 on: February 09, 2012, 09:42:00 PM »
Eric, no American elm, unless thats pi$$ elm! LOL

I don't think I even have that pc anymore, but if you find a chunk and need some lams made from it, give me a yell!
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Re: Source for American Elm Lams?
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2012, 09:47:00 PM »
Thank you Kenny.  I've got an order coming to you in thethe next couple of weeks.  You have some great looking stuff.

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Re: Source for American Elm Lams?
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2012, 09:02:00 AM »
Eric, Why Amer. Elm over Red Elm?? Thanx, Ray

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Re: Source for American Elm Lams?
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2012, 12:55:00 PM »
Why?

Well...I've seen some American Elm that has some great character.  Some of the Northern Mist almost look like it's snakeskin.  Cool look.  I'll try to find a good link to one of these bows.

I am finding that it is soft wood.  It's probably only suitable as thin veneers.  

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Re: Source for American Elm Lams?
« Reply #7 on: February 11, 2012, 11:53:00 AM »
Eric;  Thanx for the feedback.  Ray

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