Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Don Case on January 03, 2014, 07:30:02 pm

Title: Ninebark
Post by: Don Case on January 03, 2014, 07:30:02 pm

I cut a ninebark limb today. Any seasoning advice? Treat it like OS?
Thanks
Don

Title: Re: Ninebark
Post by: tattoo dave on January 03, 2014, 08:28:42 pm

I've never heard of nine bark. Does it have another name? You got any pics? Thanks!

Tattoo Dave

Title: Re: Ninebark
Post by: vinemaplebows on January 03, 2014, 08:58:46 pm

Never found it quite big enough, so not much I can help you with, but yes I would treat it like OS.

Title: Re: Ninebark
Post by: burchett.donald on January 03, 2014, 09:01:24 pm

Quote from: tattoo dave on January 03, 2014, 08:28:42 pm

I've never heard of nine bark. Does it have another name? You got any pics? Thanks!

Tattoo Dave

(Physocarpus) a deciduous shrub...

Title: Re: Ninebark
Post by: Don Case on January 03, 2014, 09:20:06 pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physocarpus
It has bark kinda sorta like some junipers. Many layers hence the name. I was surprised to find dark heartwood when I cut it. It should look nice even if it doesn't make a good bow. I cut a bit off the end and put it in a cup of water. It sank, but it was fresh cut and very wet. The water was dripping out of the stave. I have the piece in the oven now, will figure out the SG tomorrow. The stave doesn't feel as heavy as OS.  The Nuu-chah-nulth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuu-chah-nulth_people) made childrens bows from it. The Cowichan ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowichan_Tribes ) make knitting needles from it.
Sorry you asked?  ;)
Don

Title: Re: Ninebark
Post by: aaron on January 03, 2014, 11:17:16 pm

yes in my limited experience it is just like Ocean Spray. I have made darts from it but never tried a bow....

Title: Re: Ninebark
Post by: Bryce on January 04, 2014, 12:14:38 am

From what I've been told from some old timers nine bark makes a very nice shooting bow. 

Title: Re: Ninebark
Post by: dmenzies1950 on January 04, 2014, 08:43:40 pm

I've made two bows from ninebark The first one was from a 3/4 inch piece. It pulls 25 # at 26 inches. The other is 1" diameter, and I'm not sure what it pulls, but I think it's about  30 #. I have a bunch of dry staves that are much bigger that I am planning to make a more powerful bow from. I will keep you posted on that one!                Dale   

Title: Re: Ninebark
Post by: Don Case on January 04, 2014, 11:00:26 pm

The SG is around .8 or less so it may be alright :D