Author Topic: Is this log Mulberry, Osage, or something else? (Read 1102 times)

JackSprat · « **on:** July 17, 2012, 08:04:00 PM »

I found a distinctly orange/yellow log in the wood pile, and I thought it'd look nice as the riser on my first bow (starting soon). I'd like to know for sure what I'm using first, and the pics and descriptions on the web can sometimes be not so helpful. What do you think I have here?

http://imgur.com/a/TcZPZ

John Scifres · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2012, 09:02:00 PM »

osage

rainman · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2012, 09:14:00 PM »

I agree with John.

Dan Landis · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2012, 09:42:00 PM »

Looks more like mulberry to me.

Colorado Joe · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2012, 11:53:00 PM »

I love going through woodpiles. Since I work at people's houses around here. I have been checking out thier wood piles. I have found some great pieces of burl and figured wood that they would burn otherwise.

DVSHUNTER · « **Reply #5 on:** July 18, 2012, 12:52:00 AM »

Without hosting it I say out definitely looks like mulberry.outrage rarely has rings like that and hardly ever shrinks like that when dry.plus it looks like the very early stages of decay witch points to mulberry not Osage

Osagetree · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2012, 04:33:00 AM »

Slice into the belly of that stave and if it is an electric yellow underneath then it is osage or as DVS calls it "Outrage". LOL!!!

J.F. Miller · « **Reply #7 on:** July 18, 2012, 05:46:00 AM »

looks like mulberry to me.

Dean Marlow · « **Reply #8 on:** July 18, 2012, 06:08:00 AM »

I would guess Mulberry looking at the bark. Really good bow wood. Dean

DVSHUNTER · « **Reply #9 on:** July 18, 2012, 07:27:00 AM »

Quote

Originally posted by Osagetree:
Slice into the belly of that stave and if it is an electric yellow underneath then it is osage or as DVS calls it "Outrage". LOL!!!

Outrage...the VERY best bow wood. Seldom found and always searched for. haha

Eric Krewson · « **Reply #10 on:** July 18, 2012, 08:24:00 AM »

Mulberry

JackSprat · « **Reply #11 on:** July 18, 2012, 01:21:00 PM »

So, 2 for osage, 4 for mulberry. Is there a defining difference between the two? I guess it doesn't matter much for this log, since I can use it for the riser regardless, but it would be useful to be able to distinguish the two in case I ever run across limbs or boards that are bow-length.

ericmerg · « **Reply #12 on:** July 18, 2012, 02:07:00 PM »

the bark looks like mulberry but we dont have osage up here

mwirwicki · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2012, 02:20:00 PM »

I'm in for mulberry. The bark looks more like MB than Osage, to me. Both woods would have that inside color with age and exposure to the elements. When you cut into it, the "fresh" wood will be a paler yellow than that of the brighter orange/yellow osage. My humble opinion, of course.

2treks · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2012, 02:33:00 PM »

Mullberry for me as well.

Paul/KS · « **Reply #15 on:** July 18, 2012, 04:13:00 PM »

I'll vote for mulberry as well. Osage and mulberry are related but not the same...

John Scifres · « **Reply #16 on:** July 19, 2012, 10:23:00 AM »

It's osageberrry; otherwise known as mulsage.

Make your bow 1.5" wide for half the limb and 64" long with a 4" rigid handle and 2" fades for a 28" and 50-60 pounds draw and you will be fine for either. I've grown increasingly more fond of flat bellies.

Cuban Missile · « **Reply #17 on:** July 19, 2012, 05:01:00 PM »

Yeah I love me some Mulsage! :D

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #18 on:** July 19, 2012, 05:06:00 PM »

Looks like Mongolian Tulip to me:)

Cuban Missile · « **Reply #19 on:** July 20, 2012, 08:47:00 AM »

Leave it to Roy.

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