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Offline razorback

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Need Hickory
« on: July 15, 2011, 01:21:00 PM »
I need hickory boards for some backed bows I want to do. Any ideas where to get some. No lumber yards around here seem to carry it and 3 rivers doesn't have any of their boards at the moment.
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Offline Aznboi3644

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Re: Need Hickory
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2011, 01:47:00 PM »
We have hickory out the wazoo at the lumber yards here in southern IN...but the boards are ginormous and rough cut.

Are you looking for belly cores or backing quality boards?
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« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2011, 01:59:00 PM »
Looking for some belly cores, so grain needs to be good but not perfect. Only looking to do a couple (3-4) bows at teh moment but a good source is nice to find.
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Re: Need Hickory
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2011, 02:36:00 PM »
Menards around here carrys hickory boards.
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Re: Need Hickory
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2011, 08:27:00 AM »
No menards up this way  :(  and no good hardwood dealers. Always worried about ordering from a lumber supplier as they just don't know what we are looking for in bow wood.
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Offline GREG IN MALAD

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Re: Need Hickory
« Reply #5 on: July 16, 2011, 09:40:00 AM »
I have bought some really nice hickory at cabinet shops.
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Re: Need Hickory
« Reply #6 on: July 16, 2011, 09:48:00 AM »
Try John at Old Master Crafters:

(847) 623-2660

Good luck!

-Jeremy  :coffee:
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Re: Need Hickory
« Reply #7 on: July 16, 2011, 08:04:00 PM »
Tony, just south of you in the Mohawk valley there a bunch of Amish saw mills and I bet you can find some there!
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Re: Need Hickory
« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2011, 09:26:00 PM »
Thanks Ron, know of any in particular that carry it. they would be the best places to find.
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Re: Need Hickory
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2011, 04:31:00 PM »
If I get a chance I'll see if I can stop in and see if they can locate some. How much and what size are you looking for?
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Re: Need Hickory
« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2011, 10:32:00 PM »
Thanks Ron. not looking for a lot at teh moment, just enough for 3-4 bows. Really looking for a local source so i know where to get it when I need it. Wanting to do some hbh and bbh bows.
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Re: Need Hickory
« Reply #11 on: July 20, 2011, 06:11:00 PM »
Talked to a local cabnet maker today and he uses Hickory. So I am going to look at his off cuts and see who his supplier is. So hopefully I may be all set up. If it works out and anyone else needs hickory, drop me a line.  :)
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Need Hickory
« Reply #12 on: July 20, 2011, 09:23:00 PM »
Menards carrys it in Michigan as well, lots of it.
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Re: Need Hickory
« Reply #13 on: July 20, 2011, 09:35:00 PM »
Drums, Michigan is an awful long drive for some Hickory. If your ever headed to the Adirondacks of NY feel free to bring some and dropit off.I'll guarantee you a good meal, some hold my beer time and great scenery.
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Re: Need Hickory
« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2011, 10:21:00 PM »
You can also try a Tractor supply, lowes, or Home Depot for some wheel barrel handles. I've found some really nice hickory ones for about  $16 and have nice great straight grain. You can buy individually. If you have access to a table saw or bandsaw your good to go.
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