Ozbow

Hi all.

First post here, after much lurking.

I'm in the tillering stage of my second bow, after discovering that Tas Oak doesn't make a good selfbow on No. 1 Bow no. 2 is everyone's favorite, spotted gum. Got a hinge to work out, and DAMN it's heavy, I struggle to get it strung with a string 3" shorter than the bow (for those that will ask, 72" bow, roughly 70" NTN, 68" dacron string).

However, not the question at hand. I have access to many American Oak barrel staves. I know these are steam bent. Could they be useful as a bowery wood?

Looking forward to your thoughts.

Scott.

Hi scott

Are you talking about using the white oak as a lamination, or using it as a solid piece and making a 'selfbow' type limb?
I know that white oak can be used to make selfbows so I can't see it being all that bad to use.

Scott welcome to Ozbow.

scottgze wrote:...... I have access to many American Oak barrel staves. I know these are steam bent. Could they be useful as a bowery wood?.......

Are the staves new or have they been obtained from discarded barrels?

It would be helpful if you could include your general location in your avatar.

Daryl.