first selfbow wood

[Ian johnson]

I want to buy a floortillered stave so that I have something to work on over the summer in between trips, so what would be a good wood for a beginner? I know that osage would be too tough and it seems like a lot can have a tricky grain, does it?, what would be a wood thats easy to work with?

[Shakes.602]

Get a Bow Glue-Up from Dryad Bows!! Wingnut and Yellargnome even Provide an Awsome DVD to Help ya through!!

[Ian johnson]

are they floor tillered?, is floortillering hard?

[Lost Arra]

Board bow. You could make a board bow in one day.

Then get an osage blank.

Osage is strong and forgiving. Don't be intimidated by it.

Then call Wingnut.

Then figure out where you are going to hide three bows and the extra wood you start accumulating.

[the Ferret]

Originally posted by Ian johnson:
are they floor tillered?, is floortillering hard?

If you are talking about a Dryad blank, they are close to being floor tilered. If you get the DVD with your blank, sit down and watch it a few times, then I don't think you'll have any problem finishing the bow up.

[Ian johnson]

can I see some pics of finished dyrad bows blanks?

[Lost Arra]

"Marshall Law" (Marshall, MO.-Mojam 06) 50#28 64"
Tonkin/Bulletwood

 

 

 

[crashcastle]

im a glue up junkie ive done two and an saving for my third they make a great bow and dang fun to shoot

[John Scifres]

Don't be afraid of osage.  It is the perfect beginner bowyer wood.  It is a forgiving and patient teacher.  You must take your time and learn to create bows.  

Hickory will make a great bow and grows straighter.  It is less forgiving of beginner mistakes though and is really not a good choice for humid climates because it soaks up moisture and is reluctant to lose it.

There are other options if you are in a hurry for some reason.

[ringo64]

OSAGE>>>>> why start with anything but the best.  especially if you get one floor tillered...the back is already to a growth ring.  then just take your time with the tillering.  after you spend the amount of time that you will even just the final tillering, you will be glad that you spent that time on osage.

[thehaf2000]

I am just completeing red oak board bow number four. The first did not not make it, not even close. The second Is 30 lbs at 28 inches, The third was better but i cut a shelf in it and a crack started to show up. The fourth is 40 lbs at 28 inches. My best so far. I would say a red oak board with backing. You are not out much money if your first couple are not so great.