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ash staves... worth my time for selfbow?
« on: September 17, 2015, 04:36:00 PM »
I have a couple sources for ash trees. Just curious if the dead wood inside would work for selfbows or arrows. Far as I know the little bugs only inhabit the outer layers of the tree.
Thanks for the help
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Offline John Scifres

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Re: ash staves... worth my time for selfbow?
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2015, 06:15:00 PM »
I would not mess with wood that has been cut for a while.  Even if the bugs didn't get to it, the rot probably did.
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Re: ash staves... worth my time for selfbow?
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2015, 09:19:00 PM »
It's still standing. I guess I'll find out in the next few weeks about any root. Thanks John
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Re: ash staves... worth my time for selfbow?
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2015, 10:42:00 PM »
If it is dead standing ash chances are it is no good for bows. If the trees are still alive and are well leafed out then I'd say give it a try.
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Re: ash staves... worth my time for selfbow?
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2015, 07:14:00 AM »
bummer. Thanks again gentlemen    :thumbsup:
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Re: ash staves... worth my time for selfbow?
« Reply #5 on: September 18, 2015, 10:51:00 AM »
Grab some hop hornbeam, it should be all over around you.
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Re: ash staves... worth my time for selfbow?
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2015, 09:08:00 AM »
Thanks Pearl, I'll check into it
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