hawthorn???

[outdoorsmanchad123]

anyone ever made a selfbow out of Hawthorn? just got a 6 foot fresh log about 6 inches round given to me. Also any advise on how to handle shuch log (if worthwhile) I am brand new to the craft, only one board bow under my belt

[Pat B]

Hawthorn makes an excellent bow. Consider it a whitewood and build it accordingly.  RyanO of PA built one not long ago. Check it out.

[Osagetree]

Seal the ends with shellac!

[Jim Curlee]

Next time leave-em for the deer.
They love hawthorne berries.
Jim