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I'm in desperate need of some assistance here...
As you all know, I reside in the Merry Land of OZ. That's Australia, in case you're wondering if I just skipped my meds...
I'm eagerly trying to complete my first self bow; 60" with slightly recurved tips.
It was to great horror that I found that the typical Aussie hardware store wood (usually Tasmanian Oak or Victorian Ash which aren't in fact Oak or Ash) isn't in any way suitable for bowmaking.
So, anyone out there know what Australian Hardwoods can be used? One carpenter I know suggested Blue Gum, but another guy said it might be too hard...
Any and all suggestions are welcome!
Thanks!
As you all know, I reside in the Merry Land of OZ. That's Australia, in case you're wondering if I just skipped my meds...
I'm eagerly trying to complete my first self bow; 60" with slightly recurved tips.
It was to great horror that I found that the typical Aussie hardware store wood (usually Tasmanian Oak or Victorian Ash which aren't in fact Oak or Ash) isn't in any way suitable for bowmaking.
So, anyone out there know what Australian Hardwoods can be used? One carpenter I know suggested Blue Gum, but another guy said it might be too hard...
Any and all suggestions are welcome!
Thanks!