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Title: Need Hickory
Post by: razorback on July 15, 2011, 01:21:00 PM
I need hickory boards for some backed bows I want to do. Any ideas where to get some. No lumber yards around here seem to carry it and 3 rivers doesn't have any of their boards at the moment.
Title: Re: Need Hickory
Post by: Aznboi3644 on July 15, 2011, 01:47:00 PM
We have hickory out the wazoo at the lumber yards here in southern IN...but the boards are ginormous and rough cut.

Are you looking for belly cores or backing quality boards?
Title: Re: Need Hickory
Post by: razorback on July 15, 2011, 01:59:00 PM
Looking for some belly cores, so grain needs to be good but not perfect. Only looking to do a couple (3-4) bows at teh moment but a good source is nice to find.
Title: Re: Need Hickory
Post by: adeeden on July 15, 2011, 02:36:00 PM
Menards around here carrys hickory boards.
Title: Re: Need Hickory
Post by: razorback on July 16, 2011, 08:27:00 AM
No menards up this way  :(  and no good hardwood dealers. Always worried about ordering from a lumber supplier as they just don't know what we are looking for in bow wood.
Title: Re: Need Hickory
Post by: GREG IN MALAD on July 16, 2011, 09:40:00 AM
I have bought some really nice hickory at cabinet shops.
Title: Re: Need Hickory
Post by: J. Holden on July 16, 2011, 09:48:00 AM
Try John at Old Master Crafters:

(847) 623-2660

Good luck!

-Jeremy  :coffee:
Title: Re: Need Hickory
Post by: ron w on July 16, 2011, 08:04:00 PM
Tony, just south of you in the Mohawk valley there a bunch of Amish saw mills and I bet you can find some there!
Title: Re: Need Hickory
Post by: razorback on July 16, 2011, 09:26:00 PM
Thanks Ron, know of any in particular that carry it. they would be the best places to find.
Title: Re: Need Hickory
Post by: ron w on July 18, 2011, 04:31:00 PM
If I get a chance I'll see if I can stop in and see if they can locate some. How much and what size are you looking for?
Title: Re: Need Hickory
Post by: razorback on July 18, 2011, 10:32:00 PM
Thanks Ron. not looking for a lot at teh moment, just enough for 3-4 bows. Really looking for a local source so i know where to get it when I need it. Wanting to do some hbh and bbh bows.
Title: Re: Need Hickory
Post by: razorback on July 20, 2011, 06:11:00 PM
Talked to a local cabnet maker today and he uses Hickory. So I am going to look at his off cuts and see who his supplier is. So hopefully I may be all set up. If it works out and anyone else needs hickory, drop me a line.  :)
Title: Re: Need Hickory
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on July 20, 2011, 09:23:00 PM
Menards carrys it in Michigan as well, lots of it.
Title: Re: Need Hickory
Post by: razorback on July 20, 2011, 09:35:00 PM
Drums, Michigan is an awful long drive for some Hickory. If your ever headed to the Adirondacks of NY feel free to bring some and dropit off.I'll guarantee you a good meal, some hold my beer time and great scenery.
Title: Re: Need Hickory
Post by: chuprinko on July 21, 2011, 10:21:00 PM
You can also try a Tractor supply, lowes, or Home Depot for some wheel barrel handles. I've found some really nice hickory ones for about  $16 and have nice great straight grain. You can buy individually. If you have access to a table saw or bandsaw your good to go.
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