question about iron wood for a selfbow

[michigan bill]

What do you guys think about using iron wood as the only wood in a selfbow?
I have a selfbow made from osage and another made from hickory - both of which I like.
But iron wood?  Nothin' else, no backing.
Thanks.

Bill

[Pat B]

If you mean hophornbeam, it makes a very good bow. Treat it like hickory. If you cut it now the bark will peel right off but study the bark closely to be sure the tree isn't growing with a twist.

[Pete W]

I made a couple with Hop Hornbeam and am very happy with how they turned out.

[scrub-buster]

I really like HHB for selfbows.  It is hard stuff.

[PEARL DRUMS]

HHB can be made to the same specs osage bows are if you temper it. 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 wide is perfect. Excellent bow wood in my book.

[George Tsoukalas]

Good stuff...hop hornbeam Not as moisture absorbent as hickory. Jawge

[michigan bill]

thank you, gents.  i appreciate it.
bill