ash staves... worth my time for selfbow?

Started by goobersan, September 17, 2015, 04:36:00 PM

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goobersan

I have a couple sources for ash trees. Just curious if the dead wood inside would work for selfbows or arrows. Far as I know the little bugs only inhabit the outer layers of the tree.
Thanks for the help

John Scifres

I would not mess with wood that has been cut for a while.  Even if the bugs didn't get to it, the rot probably did.
Take a kid hunting!

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goobersan

It's still standing. I guess I'll find out in the next few weeks about any root. Thanks John

Pat B

If it is dead standing ash chances are it is no good for bows. If the trees are still alive and are well leafed out then I'd say give it a try.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!
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goobersan


PEARL DRUMS

Grab some hop hornbeam, it should be all over around you.

goobersan


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