Author Topic: Olive wood board bow?? (Read 417 times)

Pete W · « **on:** March 17, 2012, 01:38:00 PM »

I have a source for olive wood boards, {Flooring} and I am curious if anyone has made bows from Olive wood boards. Of course the grain needs to be good for a bow, and I do not want to use any backing if possible.
Any input?
Pete

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2012, 07:06:00 PM »

I have never seen olive wood used for flooring. I always thought it was too expensive for that.
Would you mind if I asked where you can get it?
Dave.

Pete W · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2012, 11:29:00 PM »

I have a family member in Hardwood flooring sales.I can find out what supliers in your area cary or can get it if you want.
Pete

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 18, 2012, 09:36:00 PM »

Thanks Pete. It would be great to know who carries it locally. Apart from bow building, I'd use it next time I need to do a floor. I just love olive wood.

Dave.

Pete W · « **Reply #4 on:** March 18, 2012, 11:58:00 PM »

Dave: Canada is rather large, want to give me a bit colser description on where you live?
Pete

crgibson · « **Reply #5 on:** March 19, 2012, 01:14:00 AM »

crgibson · « **Reply #6 on:** March 19, 2012, 01:26:00 AM »

Hi Pete I made two Russian olive bows Last summer One is still fine but my best one split on one of the growth rings right at the fade, bummer. I may just cut the top off the riser and glue a thin strip in or just a glue joint.
I sure would give the olive boards a go, Good Luck
Chuck

Pete W · « **Reply #7 on:** March 19, 2012, 01:48:00 AM »

The boards are free, as are some Hickory, and Acaitia, so I think I will try to find the right grains and start with some simple Piramid types, 50# and under. To bad the best looking grain is the worst for making a bow. :(

William F. Adams · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2012, 06:32:00 AM »

Pete W wrote:

>Too bad the best looking grain is the worst for making a bow.

While it's unfortunate from an aesthetic perspective, it does help when sorting lumber. Others have mentioned lumber yards glad of getting the "boring" stock their customers pass up.

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 19, 2012, 09:45:00 PM »

Sorry Pete, I sometimes suffer from brain malfunctions.

I live in Cambridge, Ontario. A bit less than an hour west of Toronto.
Dave.

cleopatra · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2012, 12:07:00 AM »

Pete, i would love to get my hands on a couple pieces of that. How much for them? I am in Edmonton, Alberta. Richard.

Pete W · « **Reply #11 on:** March 24, 2012, 12:55:00 PM »

I won't have any for sale. It is going to be a search to find some suitable for my own use.
Pete

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 24, 2012, 09:46:00 PM »

Now that I know it's available, I'll be looking for it. Olive wood is one of my favorites.
It would look amazing in a glass bow.
Dave.

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