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Started by Desperado, March 02, 2009, 12:38:00 PM

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Desperado

March 02, 2009, 12:38:00 PM
I am investigating making my 1st self bow. There are 2 large chestnut trees on out property and one has a large straight limb that must come off. Is chestnut an acceptable bow wood??? Thanks and be safe! Desperado

Focusource

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March 02, 2009, 12:43:00 PM
Chestnut has a specific gravity of .43.  In this    list of bow woods , it is listed as a non-bow wood.
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Pat B

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March 02, 2009, 03:13:00 PM
You could probably make a bow from chestnut but there are better options out there.
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Roy Steele

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March 03, 2009, 07:27:00 AM
NOT A GOOD FISRT BOW WOOD.
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Desperado

#4
March 04, 2009, 10:35:00 PM
Thanks for the advice...I will forget about using the chestnut...Be safe...Desperado

crumrw

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March 10, 2009, 08:36:00 PM
That web site is exactly what I have been looking for.  Great reference, Focusource.

Rick

Focusource

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March 10, 2009, 11:49:00 PM
Glad to help, Rick.

Jeff
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