Wood for self bow

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Wood for self bow

#1 Post by ontothepigs » Fri May 20, 2016 8:36 pm

Can anyone recommend any Australian timbers for making a self bow.
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Java man Falcon #52 @ 29, 60"

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#2 Post by greybeard » Sun May 22, 2016 10:39 am

To help with the selection process are you going to harvest your own timber or purchase milled boards?

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