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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Tahosa on October 23, 2018, 11:49:20 am

Title: Elm staves?
Post by: Tahosa on October 23, 2018, 11:49:20 am

Hey All,
I have only made a few hickory board bows.  I unfortunately  ;) had to cut down an elm in the backyard (I know a little late in the season to do so), but when I split it into staves it had some pretty good twist to them.  Are these able to be made into bows or do I just have myself some more firewood?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
https://imgur.com/a/hTqNkVk
https://imgur.com/a/qZKyN5l

Title: Re: Elm staves?
Post by: gutpile on October 23, 2018, 12:22:56 pm

look buildable to me...

Title: Re: Elm staves?
Post by: Pat B on October 23, 2018, 03:56:06 pm

Looks good to me too. I've only built a few elm bows but was impressed from the first one. Keep us posted with your progress.