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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: sapling bowyer on January 31, 2016, 10:53:02 am

Title: Bay laurel?
Post by: sapling bowyer on January 31, 2016, 10:53:02 am

Hello again, There are some GREAT bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) trees around and I'm wondering if it is a good bow wood. I've heard of California bay laurel but what about Laurus nobilis? If it is decent bow wood can I go with a crowned back and a narrow design or should I stick with a wide design? Does it take too much set? Also is it hard to cure or can I cure it fast without having problems with checking?

Title: Re: Bay laurel?
Post by: sapling bowyer on January 31, 2016, 01:38:24 pm

Anyone?

Title: Re: Bay laurel?
Post by: wizardgoat on January 31, 2016, 02:56:51 pm

I don't know but it's worth a shot

Title: Re: Bay laurel?
Post by: DC on January 31, 2016, 03:11:04 pm

It seems to me that this has been asked a few times before. Maybe do a search and see what pops up