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Roundleaf Service berry
« on: July 05, 2019, 03:38:45 pm »
I have what appears to be a tree (or bush) called Roundleaf Serviceberry which looks like a very unruly bush that thinks it is a tree. As it has grown over the years I see possibilities that archery stuff could be made from it, that, plus the fact it badly needs a trim. Has anyone ever created a bow from this wood?
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Offline Jakesnyder

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Re: Roundleaf Service berry
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2019, 03:41:03 pm »
I think you can use it for arrow shafts
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Offline aaron

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Re: Roundleaf Service berry
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2019, 04:38:50 pm »
According to The Bowyers Bible vol 3:
SG .75   
Reported to be good bow wood.
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Re: Roundleaf Service berry
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2019, 04:48:45 am »
Thanks, all. Will check that info. further in Bowyer's Bible.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Roundleaf Service berry
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2019, 08:55:47 am »
The western serviceberry, a multi-stemmed shrub type, makes good bows and arrows. The eastern variety, an understory tree isn't as good as bow wood. Probably make good arrows.
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