Wood Scraps - Uses?

[YosemiteSam]

"Resources not used are wasted.  Waste is resources not used."

I can't recall where I read that quote but it definitely reflects some of my personal values.  I've been building some red oak board bows (failing as yet to make a "growup" bow) and have collected some scraps, oddball lengths, bows snapped in two in anger after making some saw errors, broken bows, etc.  Any ideas on what other things I could make with these pieces?  I'd hate to just burn it all up.

There's even a 1.25" strip that is otherwise sound -- is this wide enough for another kids bow at some point?

[Roy from Pa]

Turkey calls. Coasters for the wife. Traditional necklace's. Xmas tree ornaments. Knife handles.

[wood carver 2]

I have boxes of wood bits. Use them for tip wedges, overlays, nocks, drawer pulls..... etc.
Hundreds of uses.
Dave.

[YosemiteSam]

Originally posted by Roy from Pa:
Turkey calls. Coasters for the wife. Traditional necklace's. Xmas tree ornaments. Knife handles.

Turkey calls!  That's a great idea!  My boys would love that.

Any particular plans you follow for a box call?

[Krasus]

Burning it isn't a waste. After all with out fire we would still be anaimals ourselves...

[scrub-buster]

I cook my burgers and steaks over osage bow scraps.  I also use them for knife scales and to heat my workshop.  I've got 2 barrels full of tiny split fire wood for my propane tank wood stove.

Hey Roy...  I was thinking of building a few ornaments for my family this season...  Do you have a couple of pics that you would like to share??

[Eric Krewson]

File handles, you can never have too many.

 

[Mark R]

Glue a bunch together.

[Roy from Pa]

[monterey]

Scrub Buster, Would like to see a picture of that propane tank wood stove.

[takefive]

I like that file handle idea, Eric.  Before I started making bows, I made Musky and Northern Pike lures from basswood.  This winter I'm going to make some from my osage and hickory scraps.

[Bowjunkie]

Good idea, Eric. I like that a lot. What's the copper ring made from? I have a lathe just sitting there collecting dust. ....lots of dust ;^)

[breazyears]

I have been a woodworker for about 25 years now. I beleive you are suffering from a condition called "board hoarding" it can get serious if not treated. I to had this condition for quite some time.

[Roy from Pa]

Shredd, Ya all could make little tiny 6 inch self bows, little arrows like 4 inches long, broad heads, etc.

[wood carver 2]

Originally posted by monterey:
Scrub Buster, Would like to see a picture of that propane tank wood stove.

X2 please!
Dave.

[7 Lakes]

Turkey calls.  The hard wood makes very loud, high pitched calls. Excellent for windy days.
 

[7 Lakes]

Knife Handles and the Maple, Cherry, Hickory and Alder are excellent smoking woods.  
 

[KenH]

If you can't think of anything to do with that scrap, sent it to me!

[Eric Krewson]

The copper ring is half of a 1/2" copper pipe coupler. You can buy brass ones for $1.50 each or use the cheap pipe coupler and make two for 35 cents.