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Title: Bow Building Suppliers
Post by: tenbrook on December 08, 2011, 09:26:00 AM

I was wondering who you guys are buying your materials from.

For lams, glue, fiberglass and such I go with Kennys Custom Archery.  IMO he is hard to beat for these items on both customer service and price.   http://www.kennyscustomarchery.com/  

I am wondering where YOU get the harder to find items?

I am going to make a list with all my suppliers.  I think this would help everyone out as a resourse.  Maybe you guys could do the same.

Something like this:

Lams, Fiberglass, glue, ect:

  http://www.kennyscustomarchery.com  
  http://www.binghamprojects.com/  

Cocobolo & Bocote (other tropical hardwoods as well):

  http://www.anexotichardwood.com/  

Curly Maple:

e Bay seller "Superior Maple Products"

Arrow Stuff:

  http://www.shop.bigjimsbowcompany.com/   (love the blems they sell)

Sandpaper:

  http://www.supergrit.com/  

Tools:

  http://www.grizzly.com/products/featured/woodworking_machines.aspx  
  http://www.searchtempest.com/  

Things I need a good supplier for are:

Osage Staves
Osage Boards

Hope this helps!   :thumbsup:  

Please post your suppliers also.

Thanks

Tenbrook

Title: Re: Bow Building Suppliers
Post by: RomeoWhiskey on December 08, 2011, 10:59:00 AM

Great idea for a post.  I use pretty much the same set plus:

For bow wood, I suggest adding  http://www.101woods.com .  They will send small quantities hand selected for requested size for a nominal additional fee (.50 per board foot).  Domestic and exotic hardwoods.

I use  http://www.3riversarchery.com  quite a bit for miscellaneous items.  Only place I know of that I can consistently get Osage boards (2x2x72) and they're located relatively close to me so shipping is crazy fast.

For arrow wood, try  http://www.clcboats.com/shop/products/boat-building-supplies-epoxy-fiberglass-plywood/marine-lumber-by-the-foot/sitka-spruce.html  for Sitka Spruce lumber.

I would love to find a good supplier for:
Osage Boards
Port Orford Cedar lumber

Oh, the stair riser bamboo boards are a great addition to my usual sources!  Thanks!

Title: Re: Bow Building Suppliers
Post by: rbbhunt on December 08, 2011, 11:07:00 AM

Woodcraft is also a good source for hardwoods

Title: Re: Bow Building Suppliers
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 08, 2011, 02:08:00 PM

Great idea, thanks Guys
I have been buying my bamboo for bow backing from Binghams. It has been the best boo I have found yet and it's only $12.50 per 72 inch piece.
  web page (http://www.binghamprojects.com/contact.php)

Title: Re: Bow Building Suppliers
Post by: tenbrook on December 08, 2011, 03:06:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by rbbhunt:
Woodcraft is also a good source for hardwoods

Please provide a like if you can, it will make this much more helpful.   :)  

Is this the place you like?

 http://www.woodcraft.com/Category/1001038/Wood.aspx  

Thanks

Tenbrook

Title: Re: Bow Building Suppliers
Post by: red hill on December 08, 2011, 06:57:00 PM

Terrific thread.  I use 3rivers a lot for the osage, too. Tried another supplier but it didn't work out.  Thanks for these websites!