Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jturkey on September 22, 2011, 12:23:20 am
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just a fast one and it might have been answered i just didn't see it. when using cherry do you use the sap wood or the heart wood or both.? just needing to know before i go cut the tree down it is about 15-20" diameterand has a straight enough piece to get about 13 feet straight with no visible knots or limbs.
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You can use both. Heartwood (I think) is a bit stronger while sapwood will be a bit weaker in tension. It makes a pretty contrast though if you can use some of both. I'd put some rawhide on it either way, just to be safe. Or make it really long or wide. I might be backwards on which is tougher. If so I'm sure someone who has used it more will pitch in shortly.
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My very first bow was from black cherry. I used only the heartwood. I did not back it. It turned out pretty good for my first. Its a soft wood, so you will want to make it wide. Mine was a straight pyramid design. I still have it. I stained the wood with a mahogany stain prior to applying a finish.
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Great question...I had the same one but hadn't gotten around to it yet. The other 1/2 of my question was do you chase a ring or what?
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I recall chasing a ring. It was several years ago.
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ok can i use something other than raw due to not haveing it and the nearest place to get it is offline or 50 miles away. secondlywhat other material would it be if i can use another one? linene cotton cloth. hemp, brown paper bags( how would you use these if they are not long enought to go the complete distance overlap?), silk? i guess it gets more complicated as i go
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When I think brown paper bag I think of those brown bathroom towels from elementary school idk if they would be the same I think they buy it from lowes or a hardware store in a roll that ppl back their bows with.