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Offline mullet

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« on: July 22, 2010, 11:19:14 pm »
 Has anybody ever used China Berry tree shoots for arrows? I know they are in the Mahogany family, but I don't know how strong the wood would be when it is young.
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 If you have to pull the trigger, is it really archery?

Offline Pat B

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« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2010, 12:20:00 am »
Eddie, I would think the first year shoots would be too weak and second year too big. If you can find the right combo give it a try. I've never cut shoots but I did cut a few staves years ago(never built a bow with it)  and they seemed light in physical weight.
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Offline Bill Skinner

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« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2010, 10:53:13 pm »
I would have to go look, don't the 1st year shoots have a large pithy center?  Bill
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« Reply #3 on: July 26, 2010, 11:00:32 pm »
 I think so, Bill, now that you mention it. I'll cut one tomorrow.
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Offline donnieonetrack

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« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2010, 05:49:50 pm »
Eddie, you ever try Brazilian pepper ( the plant thats taking over S. Fl.), it looks straight but have never tried.  Luckly it doesn't grow around Gainesville.

Also, are you going to be at the TBOF shoot Aug. 13-15?

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« Last Edit: August 01, 2010, 06:01:37 pm by donnieonetrack »
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