I don't think I've seen it used ! I've seen some really nice grain in oak, wonder why you don't see it used ? Any of you gentleman have any bows with good ole native oak in theres ?

Really interested in this also.

I've been worndering this also I have a couple slabs that came out of a stump that have really cool curly grain that I think would look cool in a riser.

I know that Ryan Gill, aka "twistedlimbs" has made some selfbows made out of white oak, red oak, and I believe, live oak.  I've heard of red and white being used quite often and hunted with a red oak bow myself on a hunt in 2009.  Pretty good shooting bow.

Omega longbows uses it...

Check out the Firefly here

http://braveheartarchery.us/new_page_22.htm

Its been overlooked but I see oak being offered a lot now.

All I know is that Red Oak is the number one suggestion for building a board bow for a beginer by anyone I have ever seen.

So to me, if you can fasshion a 40-50# bow out of a standard board from lowes or homedepot, I see and know of no reason one could not incorporate it into any other bow build.

Just my opinion, and ya'll know what them's like  :D  

If someone knows more, please share

I have a Black Widow PCH with red oak and white oak in the riser and persimmon limb veneers.  Its named PersimmonOak.
I wanted a bow with woods that I killed most of my deer around. Looks pretty good I think.

I have a Black Widow PCH with red oak and white oak in the riser and persimmon limb veneers.  Its named PersimmonOak.
I wanted a bow with woods that I killed most of my deer around. Looks pretty good I think.

Nice!

Looks nice !

I'd like to see more of the BW Rod!  Very unique I'd think.  Have any pictures of the limbs?

Here are a couple that I just finished up.  Curly Oak and Walnut.  One of them is going to be a donated bow for the Wisconsin Traditional Archers Banquet, have not decided which...

That is one sweet looking Black Widow!

Black Widow told me they couldnt remember ever making a bow with that wood combination. Who says you cant get a one-of-a-kind widow.  Shoots great

Heres a pig I got with the Widow at last years Wensel Pig Gig in Texas.  Hopefully I can get a couple next week at this years Pig Gig. 8-)

New Wood, those are beautiful!

Chris from New Wood.....now your just teasing me!!!  :p   What are the limbs on those babies?
I'll see you on Saturday.

Jerry,

Thought you might get a kick out of those bows.  The one on the right has Curly Ash veneers and the left Bolivian RW.  
I'm thinking the one on the right will be the donated bow, all Wisconsin wood, just like you wanted!

Looking forward to seeing tou this weekend.