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Offline rm85

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bow wood?
« on: February 13, 2010, 06:45:00 PM »
What is the best wood to make a longbow with.

Cedar?

Oak?

cherry?

any idea's?
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Offline Bob Barnes

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Re: bow wood?
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2010, 06:50:00 PM »
osage...yew...hickory...
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Offline rm85

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Re: bow wood?
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2010, 07:12:00 PM »
is there a site online that I can get those woods.

Or does lowes or home depot have it.
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Re: bow wood?
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2010, 07:25:00 PM »
Check out Pine Hollow Longbows

 http://www.pinehollowlongbows.com/home.htm
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Re: bow wood?
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2010, 07:28:00 PM »
Check the bow making supplies page on this sight.  Usually someone has some osage.
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Offline John Scifres

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Re: bow wood?
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2010, 11:24:00 PM »
Hard to answer bsed on your question.  There are lots of options.  If you want to make a bow from a board, here is a good start:    Ferret\\'s Board Bow Instructions
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