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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: HighEagle on November 18, 2011, 11:52:01 pm

Title: Oak Barrel Staves
Post by: HighEagle on November 18, 2011, 11:52:01 pm

Just found some Oak maybe Hickory barrel staves, not very long.  Thinking three piece take-down any good ideas???
 Thanks Chuck

Title: Re: Oak Barrel Staves
Post by: sonny on November 19, 2011, 12:14:50 am

how long are they ??
and how are they cut (quarter sawn, flat sawn) ??
 

Title: Re: Oak Barrel Staves
Post by: Pat B on November 19, 2011, 01:24:36 am

If they are whiskey barrels they are white oak. The coopers use really good wood for these barrels so I don't doubt good bow wood in the barrels. You might even be able to make spliced billets for a bow.

Title: Re: Oak Barrel Staves
Post by: criveraville on November 19, 2011, 02:45:19 am

Chuck that would make an interesting build along. 

Cipriano

Title: Re: Oak Barrel Staves
Post by: Gus on November 19, 2011, 04:18:46 am

You could name your bow Old Number 7!

:)

-gus