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Title: hawthorn???
Post by: outdoorsmanchad123 on March 20, 2010, 12:55:00 PM
anyone ever made a selfbow out of Hawthorn? just got a 6 foot fresh log about 6 inches round given to me. Also any advise on how to handle shuch log (if worthwhile) I am brand new to the craft, only one board bow under my belt
Title: Re: hawthorn???
Post by: Pat B on March 20, 2010, 01:55:00 PM
Hawthorn makes an excellent bow. Consider it a whitewood and build it accordingly.  RyanO of PA built one not long ago. Check it out.
Title: Re: hawthorn???
Post by: Osagetree on March 20, 2010, 04:20:00 PM
Seal the ends with shellac!
Title: Re: hawthorn???
Post by: Jim Curlee on March 21, 2010, 09:36:00 AM
Next time leave-em for the deer.
They love hawthorne berries.
Jim