Just got these in the mail today. I think I got a heckuva good deal. Only paid 54 bucks for the 3 and that included shipping. I'm already seeing an almost centershot bow from the stave on the right in the first pic. Going to take alot of heat and bending but I think I can get a bow out of em. Whadda ya'll think.

 
 
 
 

Definitely bows in those staves. Check out my TradGand Bow Trade build along. I believe all that heating helps to temper the wood. Get them down to floor tiller stage and they bend lots easier.

nice rings...  
glad it's you doing it and not me... LOL.
Bob

They look very challenging! I bet you'll learn plenty with those staves.

Great looking wood. I look forward to seeing them when they are flinging cane or cedar.

Looks like you got a great deal.
You can straighten the bent ones

Looks like you got a great deal.
You can straighten the bent ones

At least they are not load4ed with big knots.  Get them ready before August so I can check them out.   :D

I think you got the right attitude.  Heck, anybody can make a bow outa right and regular stuff.  Selfbows deserve a measure of character, and by golly you got a full measure on those staves.  Gotta heat gun?

you got a heck of a deal on those. gonna make for some very nice bows.