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Offline Yellowstave

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Dimensions for mullberry?
« on: April 24, 2018, 02:23:13 pm »
I have a few mulverry trees in th back behind my house. My first try with it was bad. Of course i didnt have this plethora of knowledge to draw from then either lol. What are some speedy safe dimensions for it. Thanks

Offline Pat B

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Re: Dimensions for mullberry?
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2018, 04:03:23 pm »
Make a mulberry bow about 10%(length and width) bigger than an osage bow.
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Offline upstatenybowyer

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Re: Dimensions for mullberry?
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2018, 04:26:50 pm »
I thought it was 30% wider or longer Pat, but I could very well be mistaken.
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Offline Yellowstave

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Re: Dimensions for mullberry?
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2018, 07:40:30 pm »
Thanks Pat B

Offline Pat B

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Re: Dimensions for mullberry?
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2018, 09:15:56 pm »
Mulberry is pretty strong wood but not as strong as osage. Adding 10% can give you a very good bow.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC