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Offline md126

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dogwood
« on: November 29, 2010, 06:15:00 PM »
is dogwood strong enough for a riser and/or limb tips.  have access to a bunch. how does it look??

thanks,  mike
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Offline SourOwl

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Re: dogwood
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2010, 06:19:00 PM »
THE DOG WOOD I HAVE USED FOR OTHER PROJECTS SEEMED WAY TOO SOFT TO ME;  HOWEVER, I HAVE USED ORNAMENTAL PLUM WOOD WITH GOOD RESULTS.
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Offline beetlebailey1977

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Re: dogwood
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2010, 08:12:00 PM »
From what I understand dogwood is a tough wood.  From TBB #1 Flowering dogwood has a gravity of .73 and Hickory is .72 I would say it is a good choice if it has good grain and is lay out properly.  But I am not the expert.
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Re: dogwood
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2010, 12:03:00 AM »
Dogwood makes great selfbows and knapping billets for hear rock. I'd say it would make a good riser or limb tip overlays.
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