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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: ken75 on September 03, 2009, 08:16:49 pm

Title: sycamore
Post by: ken75 on September 03, 2009, 08:16:49 pm

there were some great and informative replies to the cypress stave's , i have lots of cypress on my place and had been wondering if it could be used . the other wood I'm curious about is sycamore i have some huge sycamore trees along the creek and wondered if anyone has any experience with it as a bow wood ?

Title: Re: sycamore
Post by: Parnell on September 03, 2009, 10:14:49 pm

Haven't seen any info on it.  Wish I could offer you 2 cents, but no idea...

Title: Re: sycamore
Post by: Dano on September 03, 2009, 10:27:05 pm

I think if you do an advanced search on sycamore here you'll find a lot of info.

Title: Re: sycamore
Post by: M-P on September 03, 2009, 10:44:23 pm

Hi,  Another poorly informed opinion, but people have asked here before and the reply has always been "should work."   I've been looking for a decent stave to give it a try.  The smaller limbs I've collected have a a light, but springy wood.  Some have mentioned that the wood is hard to split and a lot like slippery elm.   Collect some staves and give it a try.  Or send one to me and I'll try.    Ron

Title: Re: sycamore
Post by: ken75 on September 03, 2009, 11:20:11 pm

i used the advanced search came up with some nice pics and info . thanks for a point in the right direction , eldestructo has some really great pics of sycamore bows that he has made , thanks a lot guys

Title: Re: sycamore
Post by: staveshaver on September 04, 2009, 01:12:58 am

TTBB volume four lists it as a decent bow wood not very dense though so use a long, wide design.