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Offline bubby

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oleander
« on: May 19, 2010, 12:08:25 am »
Was trimming bushes the other day and started wondering if any one ever tryed oleander to build a bow?
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Offline Pat B

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Re: oleander
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2010, 12:33:49 am »
There was an article in PA magazine a few years ago about using oleander for bows. Do a search and see if you can find it. I'll search also.
   Be aware that all parts of oleander are very toxic. Handle with care!
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Re: oleander
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2010, 12:58:19 am »
thank's Pat, I'll check it out. I was just thinking if scotch broom will make a bow maybe ?
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Offline Pat B

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Re: oleander
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2010, 01:19:47 am »
There are lots of bow woods out there but if we don't experiment we'll never know.  ;)
 My search came up with what I posted to you.  ::)    I'll see if I can find the article in one of my back issues.
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