black walnut

[Beanbag]

Hi guys, Got a line on some  American black walnut. Thinking for veneers. What's the best way to handle this stuff. Might be three or four 8-10" trees. How does this stuff work for self bows?? Might have to try one. Thks Jim G   :confused:

[Troy D. Breeding]

Jim,

Unless the wood has some real character in the grain, veneers wouldn't be the best way to use it.

I've seen several backed bows that were really sharp looking.

Troy

[Roy from Pa]

Self bows have been made out of it.

[LittleBen]

I remember reading about a well performing mid weight (45lb or so) selfbow made fom a decrowned stave. Probably in one of the TBB volumes.

I say give it a try. At least a stave or two.

[LittleBen]

sounds like you might get a good piece for a rifle stock .... hmmmmm

[scars]

I just did a you tube search for black walnut bows;  http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=walnut+bow&oq=walnut+bow&gs_l=youtube.3..0l2j0i5.10857.15238.0.15902.10.8.0.2.2.0.90.528.8.8.0...0.0...1ac.1.3A32_rYi4Ig  

Might give you an idea if it is worth your time and effort. If it was my walnut I would give it a fair attempt.

[Robertfishes]

I have used Black Walnut veneer in a couple of bows, this un finished bow has "curley" walnut veneers  

[Nativestranger]

Check out RangerB's YouTube video "walnut wonder selfbow"

[Robertfishes]

I got these walnut veneers from KennyM about 4 years ago..  

[Beanbag]

Have a lot on the plate right now, will be getting to them in a bit. Thanks for the info. Will give some pics when it happens. Thks Jim g