Catalpa any count for bows?

[ALW]

I have a buddy getting ready to cut down a catalpa tree in his yard.  I think I can get a few good staves from it if it's worth anything.  If not it'll be firewood.  Any help?  Thanks.

Aaron

[Chortdraw]

Don't know about bows, but it makes great carving wood.
Chort

[Jeff Strubberg]

My guess would be no.  I remember catalpa being a very pulpy wood.  Most folks cut 'em down because they have a bad habit of losing large branches to wind.

[TexMex]

Chortdraw is right, it carves real good.

[ALW]

Thanks guys.  I may hang on to a piece to experiment with anyway.  Hey, it's free!

Aaron