I need some input from you guys. I've got a customer a that has roots in Europe, South Africa, Hawaii and the mainland. He has tasked me to build a bow from materials from all 4 areas. I've got all of them covered but Europe. I could use some ideas for either handle material or limb veneers. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
South
I know yew grows in Europe and would make some pretty veneers. What kind of wood are you using from Hawaii?
I've got some curly Koa veneers that I was planning on using on the back of the limbs.
whats from south africa,
pm swissbow he might be able to help
How about English oak? It's stong and beautiful. European walnut or olive from southern Europe are also great lookers.
Dave.
Varieties of figured Oak,Elm,Sycamore and Walnut can be found in Europe.
Olive would be another.
Circassian Walnut. English Walnut, French Walnut, Olive, Yew, there is one that comes from russia that I can't quite put my name on that makes fantastic figured veneers. If I remember it I'll post. You will love the look of koa but it sure burns easy when you are sanding it. I always try to use a brand new belt.
God bless, Steve
Seems like everything from Europe is made from beech. Its like their oak. Very plain, but very European.