are they all good for selfbows? i have access to what i think is Eucalyptus crebra (narrow leaved red iron bark) and Euc. fibrosa (broad leaved red ironbark) just west of stanthorpe. from what i can gather the famed grey iron bark is a coastal variety. is this true?
what designs are best for these two timbers if they are suitable for selfbows?
the ironbarks
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clinton miller
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the ironbarks
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border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
Re: the ironbarks
I used narrow leaved red ironbark (species?) on a bamboo backed bow. It followed the string as I overpowered it with the bamboo. Still a nice bow though. Might be a little slow but it sure is a lovely looking bow as the grain is almost fiddlebacked.
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Re: the ironbarks
Hi Clinton,
Choosing the right design for a selfbow made from Australian hardwoods is a difficult call.
My thoughts are leaning towards a pyramid style bow in the vicinity of 68†or longer depending on draw length required.
From my experience ironbark does not take kindly to a deep cross section in limb design.
A pyramid bow may be a good starting point and then modify the design on subsequent bows.
Daryl.
Choosing the right design for a selfbow made from Australian hardwoods is a difficult call.
My thoughts are leaning towards a pyramid style bow in the vicinity of 68†or longer depending on draw length required.
From my experience ironbark does not take kindly to a deep cross section in limb design.
A pyramid bow may be a good starting point and then modify the design on subsequent bows.
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For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
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Re: the ironbarks
if ironbark is any good i have enough on my place to keep me busy for a few hundred years . 
got a fair bit of wattle to just not sure which wattles i have .
got a fair bit of wattle to just not sure which wattles i have .
always seems to happen when its least expected most
Re: the ironbarks
clinton, glenn prefers the grey ironbark that grows (i think) roma/emerald, but has said to me that red ironbark works well also. give it a go.
daryl,
i think those bows are made by someone other than glenn. allan jones rings a bell but can't remember for sure.
daryl,
i think those bows are made by someone other than glenn. allan jones rings a bell but can't remember for sure.
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Re: the ironbarks
thanks otis. i have plenty of local timber to chose from then. 
The degree of satisfaction gained from the accomplishment of a goal is directly proportional to the hardships and challenges overcome in order to achieve it.
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
border black douglas recurve 70# & 58# HEX6-H BB2 limbs
brigalow selfbow with rawhide string
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Re: the ironbarks
yep Otis it was Allan Jones....
Re: the ironbarks
Hi Otis and Rod,
Thank you for correcting my mistake.
I should have realised my stuff up as I have one of Allans bows similar to the one on the right in the photo.
Daryl.
Thank you for correcting my mistake.
I should have realised my stuff up as I have one of Allans bows similar to the one on the right in the photo.
Daryl.
"And you must not stick for a groat or twelvepence more than another man would give, if it be a good bow.
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....
For a good bow twice paid for, is better than an ill bow once broken. [Ascham]
“If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” [Einstein]
I am old enough to make my own decisions....Just not young enough to remember what I decided!....