Trad Gang

I've looked at some of the online sights but haven't found any good ones yet.  I'm trying to find that perfect wood veneers combo for a new bow.

thanks,
Ken

RER bows has some good pictures of alot of exotic wood and he's a sponsor here too.

hey thanks for the info, I'll look up his page.  the bow is a Mohawk.  I want an all black with red overlays Shrew, and I'm not sure what I want on the Mohawk but hopefully I'll get it figured out soon.

Ken

Go to Gilmer woods

I second Gilmer woods ,there a 35 minute drive north for me. I' did'nt know there was that many exotics for sale till them

If you want to see lots of different species, try hobbithouseinc.com, but the site does not sell anything
Lucas

Have you tried Kemmy M.  I think he handles some exotics.

http://kennyscustomarchery.com/index.html

Steve

Thanks guys!  all of those sites are great and very helpful.

Ken

What other sites did you visit when searching for exotic wood...LOL

Cooks Woods has a great selection.

I bought some Marblewood from them for my Silvertip recurve.

I buy most of my exotic type from woodworkers source.  They always have specials, and good prices.

Got to  http://www.peteward.com/  and scroll down on the left pane and click on Bow Woods.

Cooks woods is nice because you can see the actual piece your buying.

www.veneerstore.com (http://www.veneerstore.com)     They have every wood you can think of. You see the wood piece your buying. Very nice prices as well.

Okay, I think I might have it figured out but hopefully some of my wood choices will work for bow limb veneers.

Zircote, Black and White Ebony, Zebra wood, and Spalted Beech.  Check out this pic of the beech:

http://www.craft-art-web.com/images/paulhannaby/spalted_beech_vase1.jpg

The cathedral grain Zebrawood on the 58" Quest:

http://www.brackenburybows.com/Bow%20Photos.htm

Ziricote:

http://www.talltinesarchery.com/images/bowphotos/example_04.jpg

http://Tradgang.com  

;)   Lots of people like to show off their toys.  ;)

Black and White Ebony:

http://www.amazonexotichardwoods.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=TB-BW-Ebony

http://www.hearnehardwoods.com/

You can also check out  www.cswoods.com (http://www.cswoods.com)  has lots of in stock exotic wood and will cut to your specks and moisture content. talk to Kent, if you need more info on a product.Know he supplys some bow builders. seen some of his wood and the figure in it is unreal.

Burnsie,  thanks for the link brother!  This is some of the prettiest Black Walnut I have ever seen!!!:

http://www.hearnehardwoods.com/flitch/walnut/a4820-a4831.walnut/flitch.html

I like this Black Hearted Sassafras too!!  So many beautiful woods!

http://www.hearnehardwoods.com/flitch/blackhearted_sassafras/a3011-a3022.blackhearted_sassafras/flitch.html

Ken, check with your bowyer before you get too set on a wood. Some of that beautiful stuff just doesn't do well in a bow. The RER I had earlier this year was beautiful but the Ebony checked and I was told that was typical. I had one bow with Sassafras limb veneers that didn't work out and the bowyer wouldn't use that again. Just something to think about.
p.s. Hope to ship your arrows tomorrow.
Mike

Hey thanks Mike.  I was a little concerned about some of the wood not working for a bow, especially the stress in the limbs.  What do you mean when you say the Ebony checked?

thanks,
Ken

black and white ebony is pricey and takes forever to dry....i believe checking is when the wood is not dry enough and has a finish put over it...i may be wrong....here is a beautiful black and white ebony treadway i had at one time....loved that riser..


(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii152/jacobsladdergrice/P1020780.jpg)

(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii152/jacobsladdergrice/P1020779.jpg)

my newest bow is a route 66 firefly and jim jones stained the quilted maple lams to match our michigan hardwoods...these look awesome


(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii152/jacobsladdergrice/P1050410.jpg)

the spalted woods are actually woods with decay i believe and need to be stabilized.... spalted maple and spalted sycamore look cool..but you'll want to check with the bowyers for sure!

jacobsladder, that treadway is beautiful! I really like that stained maple on the firefly!  I've always liked quilted maple but don't like the cream color.  I'd like to see some of that with a walnut stain.  I'm probably gonna have to rule out the ebony and spalted maple but I'm gonna give Vince a ring and see what he says.