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Title: Boxelder?
Post by: Wyostikbo on March 29, 2009, 07:50:00 PM

Anybody ever use boxelder for bow wood? I may have a chance to cut one down soon. It looks to be about 12" around and fairly straight. Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Brent

Title: Re: Boxelder?
Post by: Pat B on March 29, 2009, 11:48:00 PM

Box elder(Acer negundo) is actually a maple. I believe it is a bit weak for bow making.

Title: Re: Boxelder?
Post by: Tom I. on March 30, 2009, 06:45:00 AM

It's trash wood...doesn't even burn good. Although it's in the Maple family it doesn't have any of Maples strength or flexbility.
Tom I.

Title: Re: Boxelder?
Post by: Wyostikbo on March 30, 2009, 08:31:00 PM

Thanks guys. I'll put the chainsaw back in the shop.