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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dave 55 on February 20, 2009, 03:26:46 pm

Title: red elm stave
Post by: Dave 55 on February 20, 2009, 03:26:46 pm

I was wondering if I could get some opions on red elm as a bow wood,could also get some black locust as well but heard it was likely to be more prone to compression fractures,any opions welcome,Dave.

Title: Re: red elm stave
Post by: El Destructo on February 20, 2009, 03:44:24 pm

Red Elm is good Bow Wood...I have had no trouble with any Elm I have used....and Black Locust will not Frett if it is designed and tillered correctly either....you just have to take it slow and do a good Job on the Tiller...no Hinges or stressed spots at all...

Title: Re: red elm stave
Post by: adb on February 20, 2009, 04:28:00 pm

Elm is awesome bow wood... very strong in tension, so it also excels as a backing wood.

Title: Re: red elm stave
Post by: Hillbilly on February 20, 2009, 04:34:08 pm

Red elm and black locust are both excellent bow woods.

Title: Re: red elm stave
Post by: Dave 55 on February 20, 2009, 04:53:26 pm

Thanks for the reply guys.

Title: Re: red elm stave
Post by: shamus on February 20, 2009, 08:21:20 pm

red elm is a good bow wood.