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Title: presimmon wood
Post by: jerry r baker on October 27, 2009, 07:14:00 PM
would this type of tree make agood self bow thanks
Title: Re: presimmon wood
Post by: Dano on October 27, 2009, 08:25:00 PM
Persimmon makes a good self bow, takes some set so I hear. I always wanted to try it.
Title: Re: presimmon wood
Post by: Diamondback59 on October 27, 2009, 10:49:00 PM
very good bow woood  make it as ya would hickory 74 sg if i rember right  i like it  and i heat treat it when i use it  brock
Title: Re: presimmon wood
Post by: pappy on October 28, 2009, 04:31:00 AM
Makes a good bow,treat it like Hickory and keep it dry also go slow on the tiller,it will go away on you quick.It is a beautiful wood when sealed.I make them about 66 inches N-N 1 3/4 at the fads to about mid limb then tapper to 3/8 at the tips for a 26inch draw.They are light and pretty snappy.
  Pappy
Title: Re: presimmon wood
Post by: mjc on October 28, 2009, 02:58:00 PM
I just split some persimon today can you just take the bark off or do you chase a ring on it?
Title: Re: presimmon wood
Post by: Diamondback59 on October 28, 2009, 09:36:00 PM
TAKE THE BARK OFF  THERE S UR BACK  SEAL THE ENDS  LET ER DRY  BROCK
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