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Title: Catalpa any count for bows?
Post by: ALW on February 01, 2007, 10:51:00 AM

I have a buddy getting ready to cut down a catalpa tree in his yard.  I think I can get a few good staves from it if it's worth anything.  If not it'll be firewood.  Any help?  Thanks.

Aaron

Title: Re: Catalpa any count for bows?
Post by: Chortdraw on February 01, 2007, 11:02:00 AM

Don't know about bows, but it makes great carving wood.
Chort

Title: Re: Catalpa any count for bows?
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on February 01, 2007, 11:25:00 AM

My guess would be no.  I remember catalpa being a very pulpy wood.  Most folks cut 'em down because they have a bad habit of losing large branches to wind.

Title: Re: Catalpa any count for bows?
Post by: TexMex on February 01, 2007, 11:27:00 AM

Chortdraw is right, it carves real good.

Title: Re: Catalpa any count for bows?
Post by: ALW on February 01, 2007, 11:35:00 AM

Thanks guys.  I may hang on to a piece to experiment with anyway.  Hey, it's free!

Aaron