Bog Oak

[Brian Gillispie]

Hey all,


A question to all you boyers out there.  Have you ever used Bog oak over bamboo on your limbs.

I have seen this wood as a veneer on the internet.  Its aged round 3000 to 5000 years old and part of its way to being fossilized.  Also how thick does a veneer need to be for bow limbs?

Thanks

Brian g

[Brian Gillispie]

Has anyone used bog oak in amy form on a bow?

Brian

[jhansen]

I had to do a Google search to even find out what bog oak is!  From what I read the stuff is partially fossilized and prone to splitting when dried.  That doesn't sound too promising for a bow lam.

John

[arsenic]

http://www.talbertpipes.pair.com/mortafaq.shtml  This is what I immediately thought of when I saw the title of this thread. It's another hobbie of sorts for me - Pipe smoking and it's been a long time desire of me to one day own one of these:  http://www.talbertpipes.pair.com/mortacatalog.shtml

I would think that bog oak has not been used for a bow lam but perhaps as decorative tips maybe?