Author Topic: question about iron wood for a selfbow (Read 375 times)

michigan bill · « **on:** July 27, 2012, 10:25:00 PM »

What do you guys think about using iron wood as the only wood in a selfbow?
I have a selfbow made from osage and another made from hickory - both of which I like.
But iron wood? Nothin' else, no backing.
Thanks.

Bill

Pat B · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2012, 11:19:00 PM »

If you mean hophornbeam, it makes a very good bow. Treat it like hickory. If you cut it now the bark will peel right off but study the bark closely to be sure the tree isn't growing with a twist.

Pete W · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2012, 11:45:00 PM »

I made a couple with Hop Hornbeam and am very happy with how they turned out.

scrub-buster · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2012, 12:19:00 AM »

I really like HHB for selfbows. It is hard stuff.

PEARL DRUMS · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2012, 08:31:00 AM »

HHB can be made to the same specs osage bows are if you temper it. 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 wide is perfect. Excellent bow wood in my book.

George Tsoukalas · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2012, 08:42:00 AM »

Good stuff...hop hornbeam Not as moisture absorbent as hickory. Jawge

michigan bill · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2012, 05:54:00 PM »

thank you, gents. i appreciate it.
bill

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