Osage staves, WHERE?

[George Elkstalker]

There are many osage trees in my area, but they are all stunted, bent and full of knots and brushy limbs.  Most look more like a bush than a tree.  Where can I get a good stave?  Thanks!

[Pat B]

Find where older trees have been cut or blown over and harvest the sucker growth. Anything 2" or over will make a hunting weight bow.

[George Elkstalker]

Every limb looks like a rainbow with lots of tiny limbs shooting off them.  Can I straighten one and make it work?  Thanks Pat

[DVSHUNTER]

I know mike mcguire sells stave  at resonalable prices. Kustom king as well as pine hollow sell them as well. Don't forget your checkbook.  I  would also check if there are any fence post dealer in your area.

[scrub-buster]

Look for good trees near creeks or other sources of water.  Also look in stands of taller trees.  The osage will grow taller searching for sunlight.

[Eric Krewson]

If you have a lot of osage around but are short on stave material, look for 36"+ pieces that you can splice together to make a stave. I prefer billets to staves as you get more consistent wood.

[Paul/KS]

Come to MOJAM in July.
Plenty of good osage staves there...