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Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: publius on April 07, 2008, 08:57:59 pm

Title: Mesquite
Post by: publius on April 07, 2008, 08:57:59 pm

I'm new to bowmaking and was wondering if mesquite is a good material as I have an abundant supply. Thanks, Publius.

Title: Re: Mesquite
Post by: huntertrapper on April 07, 2008, 09:05:05 pm

hmmm. aint to good on bow woods yet but the older guys on here can help. i read one time that any wood can be made into a bow... but "good" bow wood is different. good luck ;)

Title: Re: Mesquite
Post by: El Destructo on April 07, 2008, 09:20:21 pm

not really good Bow wood....but it makes nice knife handles!!! I have made Bows from it....kinda brittle....so you need to watch the grain and make them wide and thin....or if it's aa really nice peice from a Big tree...then ya has ta send it ta me!!!!

Title: Re: Mesquite
Post by: DanaM on April 07, 2008, 09:27:38 pm

I hear it cooks Texas Ribeyes real nice ;D

Title: Re: Mesquite
Post by: Coo-wah-chobee on April 08, 2008, 03:33:14 am

What is good bow wood ? Ifn ya have plenty then ya can work on this until ya get what ya want. Ed Scott in texas makes great bows from mesquite, not showpieces but hunters. Its not the wood thats not good (whatever that means ) its always the bowyer. BTW welcome aboard......bob

Title: Re: Mesquite
Post by: El Destructo on April 08, 2008, 09:44:57 am

Quote from: DanaM on April 07, 2008, 09:27:38 pm

I hear it cooks Texas Ribeyes real nice ;D

That it does....aint nothing Better than a mesquite Grilled Ribeye....with da Shrooms an Onions!!!! ;)

Title: Re: Mesquite
Post by: Pat B on April 08, 2008, 11:22:59 am

Bob, You hit the nail on the head!  There is a bow design for probably every wood out there. The trick is to find the perfect design for your wood.    Pat