Help with wood selection

[marsniper27]

I am going to try to make my first take down recurve I want to use purple heart and another dark wood that would go good with it. the limbs are going to be gray action wood with a purple heart wedge.

Any help asap is appreciated.

[crotch horn]

Just my opinion but I think Bacote might make a good combo for you. Good luck and probably better people to ask than me.

[marsniper27]

has any one worked with Quina it is a nice looking dark wood.

http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2020495/22695/Quina-2x2x24-Exotic-Hardwood-Turning-Blank.aspx

[marsniper27]

ttt

Sorry want to order the wood asap

[BowMIke]

Bacote and Cocobola are both nice.

[marsniper27]

i really like Cocobolo but it isn't the cheapest wood and i was trying to keep cost down on this first attempt in case i make an error. Bocote is nice too but still not that cheap. and i wanted something with a more solid dark colour.

[K. Mogensen]

Could try walnut or wenge...

[30coupe]

Originally posted by BowMIke:
Bacote and Cocobola are both nice.

   

[K. Mogensen]

Originally posted by BowMIke:
Bacote and Cocobola are both nice.

This is what my new Lost Creek is. Coco riser with Bocote limbs.

[mooseman76]

How about gray actionwood to go with the limbs?

[marsniper27]

i was thinking of that and seen a picture of one like that i really don't know what im going to get i might have to order a couple different things and decide when i have it in front of me to see what looks best. now to find the extra money....

[Arwin]

Ebony wood gets my vote.

[Mike Most]

walnut and purple heart get my vote.

[Bald Spot]

Dito on the Walnut.

[2Knives]

I have one in Zebrawood with Purpleheart accent and I like it alot...may not be dark enough for you though. Here's a crappy picture of it:

[ishoot4thrills]

Originally posted by Arwin:
Ebony wood gets my vote.

That's what I was thinking.

[Hatrick]

Walnut won't break the bank and should glue up well. Also, wenge is a good choice as well if you're looking for dark woods although it does need to be sealed real good to get a smooth finish.

[marsniper27]

2knives that is a beautiful bow but i am looking for something a little darker on this one.

I am really leaning towards black walnut now.

Thanks for everyones help i will be sure to post pics when i start making the bow.

[joevan125]

Cocobolo without a doubt!!!!!