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Title: Supplier for Osage boards
Post by: RayMO on April 19, 2018, 10:31:20 AM

I am starting another BBO and my usual source 3rivers is out of stock on the Osage slats. Looking for recommendations? Maybe one of the Sponsors. Looking for a 5/8 by 68-72.

Thanks




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Title: Re: Supplier for Osage boards
Post by: Boobacker on April 19, 2018, 11:15:14 AM

https://pinehollowlongbows.com/
Great guy to work with!

Title: Re: Supplier for Osage boards
Post by: RayMO on April 19, 2018, 03:39:11 PM

Thanks I sent Mike an email and he said he has a bunch he is letting dry some.


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Title: Re: Supplier for Osage boards
Post by: BMorv on April 19, 2018, 04:23:02 PM

Carson at echo archery told me he had some when I checked a month or so ago.  If you find some at a decent price let me know....

Title: Re: Supplier for Osage boards
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 19, 2018, 09:28:53 PM

I have gotten Osage off Mike in the past.

I did not buy the pre cut slats you speak of.

I bought Osage boards instead, @ $10.00 a board foot.

2 inches thick, varied width, 36 inches long or a tad longer. Depending on what he had.

Much cheaper than buying the pre cut slats...

But I have the tools to cut it down into slats and run it through the drum sander to make it into perfect slats.

That may be an option for you.

Title: Re: Supplier for Osage boards
Post by: Bowjunkie on April 20, 2018, 08:36:46 AM

How much do they want for a pair of Osage slats nowadays?

Title: Re: Supplier for Osage boards
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 20, 2018, 09:57:28 AM

$50 for pair of 36" slats, $60 for a 68" to 72" slat..

Title: Re: Supplier for Osage boards
Post by: BMorv on April 20, 2018, 10:14:16 AM

I found this online.  If I lived anywhere close I would drive and check it out....
https://ocala.craigslist.org/mat/d/osage-orange-lumber-kiln-dried/6509771329.html
Maybe worth a call.

Title: Re: Supplier for Osage boards
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 20, 2018, 11:28:15 AM

I've been looking on the woocraft website.

There's a store about 40 miles from me.

They have Argentine Osage boards for sale at a decent price.

I've heard Argentine Osage is supposed to be better than our Osage in the states.

Anyone know if that is true?

Title: Re: Supplier for Osage boards
Post by: RayMO on April 20, 2018, 11:43:21 AM

Roy’s prices match 3rivers. The billets are sure cheaper but I would gladly pay a little more not to have to splice.

Still have not heard back from Mike, so I don’t know what his prices are I got the impression from his email that he would like the boards to dry more.




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Title: Re: Supplier for Osage boards
Post by: BMorv on April 20, 2018, 11:49:51 AM

Roy when you told me about woodcraft I did some research on Argentine osage.   I found a few threads on PA where the guys discussed it.  The consensuses seemed to be that at best it was equal to our Osage, but most considered it a slight downgrade.  They did say it was easier to find clean pieces though; straighter growing, less knots, etc. 

Title: Re: Supplier for Osage boards
Post by: Roy from Pa on April 20, 2018, 12:06:01 PM

Ok thanks Mr. Ben
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