I got Hackberry if anybody is interested.

SEMO_HUNTER · May 20, 2011, 01:06:00 PM

I harvested a bunch of Hackberry a couple weeks ago and I've got staves galore if anybody wants to give it a try. A full ad with pricing will be on my Sponsor classified ad page.

Linky>>--> http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=48&t=001527

Here's a pic of and example of some el primo staves. Not all look like this, but most are very straight and some have knots. If you want board straight I got it, if you want character I got that too.

Art B · May 20, 2011, 01:21:00 PM

Anybody know if hackberry will hold up to sinew backing? Art

PEARL DRUMS · May 20, 2011, 01:50:00 PM

Funny you should ask Art. I wondered the same. After working it the last few weeks my GUESS would be no. I toasted my belly a few days ago and Im just waiting for it to stabilize so I can finish tillering. Nice stuff to play with, very nice.

Art B · May 20, 2011, 02:15:00 PM

You hear folks talk about how nice it works with steam and all, that kinda reminds me our flowering white dogwood. I know that sinew and dogwood is a great combination........Art

PEARL DRUMS · May 20, 2011, 02:30:00 PM

To me it feels too delicate to handle the added compression? Giive it a try and let me know Artsy!

Art B · May 20, 2011, 02:33:00 PM

That's a great idea Pearly, just send me some wood and I'll get started

Art

PEARL DRUMS · May 20, 2011, 02:59:00 PM

I will send you the nicest Hackberry stave I have. If it works out you send me the bow and I will send you another stave for yourself? Gotta deal pal?

Art B · May 20, 2011, 03:19:00 PM

You sure air a trusting fellow! That deal is going to work out great for at least one of us.

PEARL DRUMS · May 20, 2011, 03:22:00 PM

You cant blame me for wanting an Art B bow!!! If you dont want to do it I bet my buddy Pat B will do it for me!

Art B · May 20, 2011, 03:26:00 PM

Yep, I'd recommend Pat B myself, or even better, ol' RoyBoy!

PEARL DRUMS · May 20, 2011, 03:29:00 PM

Ol' Roy Boy wouldnt know what to do with a bow not made from dimensional lumber!

Art B · May 20, 2011, 04:07:00 PM

That's 'bout to change Pearly. Going to teach him everything I know 'bout making selfbows. Shouldn't take 5 minutes or so to learn him what I know

Art

SEMO_HUNTER · May 20, 2011, 05:02:00 PM

Ok guys, what's the deal?
Y'all gonna buy somethin' or what? :D

Art, I may have just the deal for ya!

PM headed your way.

PEARL DRUMS · May 20, 2011, 06:03:00 PM

If I didnt have a load of Mongolian Tulip already I would buy a chunk SEMO.

Good on you Art! I have been trying to convince him to change direction for months, the ol buzzard wouldnt listen to me!

SEMO_HUNTER · May 20, 2011, 06:23:00 PM

Roybert is too hard headed to listen to either one of ya, he's watching..........you can count on that. You just ain't pissed him off enough to respond yet. LOL

hova · May 20, 2011, 08:38:00 PM

lol. i must have missed something . ya'll been pickin on roy fer a good minute now.

i'd be interested semo , but im still workin on my trade bow. im dyin to get m hands on some hackberry...

Roy from Pa · May 20, 2011, 09:05:00 PM

I been fishen for big bass:)

Stiks-n-Strings · May 21, 2011, 02:35:00 AM

Art, I just built a sinew backed mollie out hackberry and it turned out real sweet. I met Larry Surtees at the TN Classic and he owns it now. Maybe I will build another one.

Takes heat real well too. I like it and have a slew of it and will use it again.

SEMO_HUNTER · May 21, 2011, 08:16:00 AM

Just let me know Hova I've got plenty to spare. I look forward to making some bows out of this myself, that's why I cut it in the first place. As always though, I tend to get the big eye and cut too much.

hova · May 21, 2011, 10:50:00 AM

lol i hear ya. as soon as funds allow , i will shoot you a pm. if i dont send anything in 6 mos , pm me and remind me. i forget like dory...

hi.im hov...

-hov