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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: ntvbowyer1969 on July 25, 2017, 01:35:20 pm

Title: Mimosa wood for bow wood?
Post by: ntvbowyer1969 on July 25, 2017, 01:35:20 pm

Anyone ever use or have any experience with a mimosa tree for bow wood?

Title: Re: Mimosa wood for bow wood?
Post by: Pat B on July 25, 2017, 03:00:24 pm

Never tried mimosa. It seems to light but I really don't know.

Title: Re: Mimosa wood for bow wood?
Post by: Badger on July 25, 2017, 03:45:36 pm

  Tried it years ago, it was too light and splintered easily. I wouldn't class it as a bow wood.

Title: Re: Mimosa wood for bow wood?
Post by: DesertDisciple on July 31, 2017, 09:27:55 pm

I made a mini bow out of what I ASSUME was mimosa. I found a shortish piece in a burn pile that split into 4 perfect pieces. It made a cool little ELB. I'll have to get a picture. The wood was yellow and incredibly fragrant.
But splintery is pretty accurate though I'm sure if an had a larger piece I would try it.