Olive wood board bow??

[Pete W]

I have a source for olive wood boards, {Flooring} and I am curious if anyone has made bows from Olive wood boards. Of course the grain needs to be good for a bow, and I do not want to use any backing if possible.
Any input?
Pete

[wood carver 2]

I have never seen olive wood used for flooring. I always thought it was too expensive for that.
Would you mind if I asked where you can get it?
Dave.

[Pete W]

I have a family member in Hardwood flooring sales.I can find out what supliers in your area cary or can get it if you want.
Pete

[wood carver 2]

Thanks Pete. It would be great to know who carries it locally. Apart from bow building, I'd use it next time I need to do a floor. I just love olive wood.    
Dave.

[Pete W]

Dave: Canada is rather large, want to give me a  bit colser description on where you live?
Pete

[crgibson]

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[crgibson]

Hi Pete I made two Russian olive bows Last summer One is still fine but my best one split on one of the growth rings right at the fade, bummer. I may just cut the top off the riser and glue a thin strip in or just a glue joint.
I sure would give the olive boards a go, Good Luck
Chuck

[Pete W]

The boards are free, as are some Hickory, and Acaitia, so I think I will try to find the right grains and start with some simple Piramid types, 50# and under. To bad the best looking grain is the worst for making a bow.  :(

[William F. Adams]

Pete W wrote:

>Too bad the best looking grain is the worst for making a bow.

While it's unfortunate from an aesthetic perspective, it does help when sorting lumber. Others have mentioned lumber yards glad of getting the "boring" stock their customers pass up.

[wood carver 2]

Sorry Pete, I sometimes suffer from brain malfunctions.    
I live in Cambridge, Ontario. A bit less than an hour west of Toronto.
Dave.

[cleopatra]

Pete, i would love to get my hands on a couple pieces of that. How much for them? I am in Edmonton, Alberta. Richard.

[Pete W]

I won't have any for sale. It is going to be a search to find some suitable for my own use.
Pete

[wood carver 2]

Now that I know it's available, I'll be looking for it. Olive wood is one of my favorites.
It would look amazing in a glass bow.
Dave.