Green Ash selfbow?

[coyote2]

Can green Ash be used for a selfbow? I know most Ash bows are made with white Ash but all I have around home hear is green Ash...also if I cut and split a stave out of it can I start bulid a bow out of it right away or will the stave need to dry?

[Pat B]

I've never used green ash but I think that it and black ash are the least likely candidates for selfbows.

[Shaun]

Dry wood carefully tillered is the rule. You can rough out the bow blank and speed dry it in an attic or near a hot air register - could be made into a bow after a couple months, but drier is better.

[okie64]

I built two selfbows from green ash. The first one didnt make it but i think it was my fault(too short). The second one stayed together but took about 2 inches of set. It shoots ok.