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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: Tomas on October 18, 2010, 08:02:00 PM

Title: Beechwood bows
Post by: Tomas on October 18, 2010, 08:02:00 PM
First of all I would like to say that I never made  a bow but it is something that I must try. Would beech wood make a good bow? For some reason I think beech trees so interesting, I would like a bow made from them.
Title: Re: Beechwood bows
Post by: Bent Rig on October 18, 2010, 08:40:00 PM
Yes - I have made a few from Beech - but it is said that this particular wood can cause eye cancer - most likely from filing or sanding .   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Beechwood bows
Post by: Tomas on October 19, 2010, 09:36:00 AM
Thanks for the warning Paul, until I hear otherwise I think I'll just admire the trees.
Title: Re: Beechwood bows
Post by: formerbutcher on October 19, 2010, 02:45:00 PM
Wish i had some Beech to try, if you get some extra and want to trade let me know.

Thanks, John