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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: mnviking on March 05, 2013, 07:32:59 pm

Title: I would appreciate your opinion on black ash
Post by: mnviking on March 05, 2013, 07:32:59 pm

i have been doing some research and discovered that black ash is lighter than white ash and supposedly is more flexible.

any experience with either would be appreciated.

I have some curly ash that is really attractive

Title: Re: I would appreciate your opinion on black ash
Post by: John K on March 05, 2013, 08:04:16 pm

Tha Black Ash i have used took lots of set, the White Ash on the other hand makes a fine Bow ! :)

Title: Re: I would appreciate your opinion on black ash
Post by: half eye on March 05, 2013, 08:38:59 pm

mn,
    I'ved used black ash for both bows and is my favorite for arrow shafts. I like it alot. I have had no issues with my short bendy's from it. I will say that if you want really high weight it might not be the best bet, but 50/55 and under and it's pretty good stuff. But that's just one guy'd opinion.
rich

Title: Re: I would appreciate your opinion on black ash
Post by: DavidV on March 05, 2013, 08:41:25 pm

I've read that people avoided it for tool handles because it was more brittle than white or green ash. Light weight makes it good for arrow shafts though.

Title: Re: I would appreciate your opinion on black ash
Post by: mnviking on March 06, 2013, 03:30:58 pm

thanks guys
those comments are helpful