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Ozzie bow wood

#1 Post by stuntmunky » Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:39 pm

Just accepted a job on a station in the middle of nowhere. Ill have bugger all to do in my free time there, as my bow is broken and there is no internet.
I was thinking to try and make a selfbow but i have no idea what wood to use here.
I did search but couldn't find much. If someone could point me in the right direction it would be much appreciated
Cheers, Charlie

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#2 Post by bigbob » Tue Nov 15, 2011 8:30 am

I really dont have much of an idea myself, but i am sure you will get the answer from some of the guys with self bow experience soon. Think some wattles could be good for a start.
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#3 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:34 am

Have a look at this thread mate. http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=3329

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Re: Ozzie bow wood

#4 Post by twisted limb » Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:40 am

Hey Charlie where abouts is the station?
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#5 Post by yeoman » Sat Nov 19, 2011 8:19 am

If the station is in central QLD, you would do well to see if you can lay your hands on some brigalow.

Very good wood, that.

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#6 Post by otis.drum » Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:20 pm

location? what do you have availabe?
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