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Title: Spalted Mango...?
Post by: Rando on May 18, 2021, 09:16:53 AM

Hey all -
so I'm hoping to budget a bow-build in the near future and hope to get on a list soon... I would also like to be involved in locating some special woods for the build. Debating between some figured ziricote and/or desert ironwood for the riser, and would love a highly figured wood (medium to darker tone) for the limbs. Highly spalted mango has always amazed me but I'm not sure if a person can find this anymore? Appreciate any thoughts on best sources for bow woods, especially figured limb veneers.
Randy

Title: Re: Spalted Mango...?
Post by: The Whittler on May 18, 2021, 09:57:55 AM

If your set on splayed mango I'm sorry can't help. If not maybe Birdseye maple and if it's stained and sanded just right it might be a good alternative. Good luck.

Title: Re: Spalted Mango...?
Post by: Crittergetter on May 18, 2021, 10:32:17 AM

For spalted mango I’d check with Big Jim’s Bow Company or Rosewood Archery. Both have been reputable sources for many bowyers including myself

Title: Re: Spalted Mango...?
Post by: Tim Finley on May 18, 2021, 10:56:48 AM

I  build alot of mango bows mostly curly mango not spalted and impregnate the mango for handles or use as is for veneers under the clear glass.  There is lots of spalted maple available it should only be used for veneers not strong enough for handles and the veneers should be very thin so the glue penetrates though . Spalted wood is actually decayed wood.

Title: Re: Spalted Mango...?
Post by: Crittergetter on May 20, 2021, 02:03:49 PM

I’ve built a ton of bows with Spalted maple in the riser. Properly stabilized and reinforced of course.

Title: Re: Spalted Mango...?
Post by: Tim Finley on May 22, 2021, 10:22:26 AM

I meant to say spalted mango not maple .

Title: Re: Spalted Mango...?
Post by: Lori on May 22, 2021, 06:20:55 PM

They make ukuleles out of that.

Title: Re: Spalted Mango...?
Post by: Overspined on May 31, 2021, 12:44:57 PM

Zircote hasn’t been the best riser wood for me, generally just looks black. I mean it’s fine but not the best , helps with sapwood IMO. Just turns black under glass. Mango is cool. I have a block I need to get into.

Title: Re: Spalted Mango...?
Post by: wissler on June 01, 2021, 07:03:15 AM

Hawaii tropical hardwoods might be the only place to get it. I got some small pieces awhile back for knife scales.

Title: Re: Spalted Mango...?
Post by: wscruggs on June 01, 2021, 10:02:32 AM

Does anyone have a picture of Spalted Mango? I don't guess have ever seen spalted mango

Title: Re: Spalted Mango...?
Post by: Basinboy on June 03, 2021, 04:38:27 PM

Quote from: wscruggs on June 01, 2021, 10:02:32 AM

Does anyone have a picture of Spalted Mango? I don't guess have ever seen spalted mango

Found these on Google, very nice looking for sure!
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