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Quote from: Beadman on August 23, 2016, 05:31:18 pmOsage,hickory,ironwood,good elm and really any of those can be put in extreme designs and handle it.Black locust too but not extremely designed as much.All available around me here.The native species map says you should have winged elm in your state.I'd hoard a bit of that if I were you.Then I'll trade ya an osage stave for a good one......lol.That's what I keep hearing but have yet to see any.
Osage,hickory,ironwood,good elm and really any of those can be put in extreme designs and handle it.Black locust too but not extremely designed as much.All available around me here.The native species map says you should have winged elm in your state.I'd hoard a bit of that if I were you.Then I'll trade ya an osage stave for a good one......lol.
Where are u located Justin? Crepe myrtle is a nice one
Quote from: alwayslookin on August 23, 2016, 10:36:10 pmWhere are u located Justin? Crepe myrtle is a nice oneI believe we have some I'll have to double check but I'm in West central florida
Quote from: Justin.schmidt23 on August 23, 2016, 10:43:36 pmQuote from: alwayslookin on August 23, 2016, 10:36:10 pmWhere are u located Justin? Crepe myrtle is a nice oneI believe we have some I'll have to double check but I'm in West central floridaIf u can make over my way some time I'll give you a piece to try out its dense stuff working on a really reflexed piece right now.
Hickory is the king of bow wood. Strong and elastic. Can't seem to break a good hickory bow even if it is tillered poorly. it's superior to every bow wood as long as the moisture content is managed properly. That's with every wood though.