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Title: thorn apple
Post by: fling on December 28, 2014, 04:10:00 PM

Has any one made or shoot a thorn apple selfbow? Just bought a Jim Rempp thorn apple selfbow and curious of wood choice. don't see many bow made from this wood.

Title: Re: thorn apple
Post by: Pat B on December 28, 2014, 07:23:00 PM

Hawthorn(thorn apple) seems to make very good bows. It is hard to find a suitable stave as hawthorn grows sorta twisty. Got any pics of your new bow?

Title: Re: thorn apple
Post by: fling on December 28, 2014, 09:47:00 PM

not yet Pat, bow should arrive next week. but I will post some.

Title: Re: thorn apple
Post by: mikkekeswick on December 29, 2014, 01:53:00 AM

Yes i've made a few and they are good bows. You don't see many because the wood grows in a way that isn't exactly the best for bows...the worst thing about it is the inclusions.