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Title: Mahogany ?
Post by: 44charlie on December 08, 2008, 01:07:00 PM
came across a nice mahogany board and was wondering if it would be any good for making a bow. i've always thought of it a soft hardwood.

penny for your thoughts

thanks charlie
Title: Re: Mahogany ?
Post by: zilla on December 08, 2008, 03:03:00 PM
I have used it to make guitars.  It is very heavy.
Title: Re: Mahogany ?
Post by: Charles Sorrells on December 08, 2008, 09:28:00 PM
It makes a great turkey call.  Any of the box type calls.  I wouldn't be comfortable with it as main riser material (maybe a strip for a highlight), but it wouldn't hurt in a limb veneer for a laminated bow.