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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: wizardgoat on February 27, 2014, 02:59:27 pm

Title: Bing Cherry tree
Post by: wizardgoat on February 27, 2014, 02:59:27 pm

I got permission to cut a decent size bing cherry tree, but can't find much
info on if it's a decent bow wood. I can only find info on black and wild cherry, but have also heard the more wild versions if fruit trees
are better than the sweeter fruit bearing ones.
Anyone?

Title: Re: Bing Cherry tree
Post by: Pat B on February 27, 2014, 03:02:30 pm

It would be good enough to try.  ;) Should make a pretty good bow.

Title: Re: Bing Cherry tree
Post by: dwardo on February 27, 2014, 04:24:32 pm

Prunus avium is one of my favourite bow woods. Problem is usually finding a clean long enough section. Cherry tends to have radial branches so knots every foot or so. It likes to be clean, knot free with a clean back.

Title: Re: Bing Cherry tree
Post by: wizardgoat on February 28, 2014, 02:47:33 am

thanks guys!

Title: Re: Bing Cherry tree
Post by: burn em up chuck on February 28, 2014, 11:23:48 am

    the rule of thumb that i heard since i started this, is if it makes a fruit or a nut it should make a bow. that being said i haven't
 tried it yet.

                                                                                                                 chuck