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[Thomas S.]

Hello Tradgang.com . New to bowhunting last year after 20 years without owning a bow. Last year I went out and spent big bucks on a compound and all the hyped up accessories. Not what I wanted at all, have always wanted to build my own which is what I intend to do. I have 10 nice white oak staves drying out and some American beech. Tomorrow I will be getting a big old elm log and a chery log as well to make staves. Built a shave hoarse have some hand tools just waiting for the wood to dry and winter to set in so I will have time for some carving. I like this website, very informative, thanks for all the awesome posts.

[Buemaker]

Welcome Thomas .  

[Roy from Pa]

Welcome to trad gang..

[takefive]

You're off to a good start with all that bow wood.
Welcome!

[Nim-rod]

Keep your eyes peeled for some black locust and hickory too! I know once you get into it you will want some different types of wood.. I know i did!

[Dan Landis]

Welcome to the Gang!  Be careful, it's addictive.

[Mad Max]

Bring some of your staves in side the house and weight them
they will dry faster in the house especially if you rough them down

I weight mine every week and write down how much they weight

If you get in a hurry with wet wood (not seasoned)
you will get string follow

not good  

[Echatham]

what part of Mass are you in?  i might would trade you a stave for a nice elm stave, haven't been able to get any.

[Osagetree]

With the woods you've mentioned above I would say read up on all the materials used for backing bows to insure they can handle the tension.