[Ansteorra-archery] Stick bows - question

[Eadric Anstapa]

David Ruff <davidsbox01 at yahoo.com> said:

> Was asked of me the other day to make a handbow but use aspen as 
> the wood. Anyone ever used aspen - if so did it work? thoughts on 
> it etc?
>  
> I have been using oak, hickory and pacific yew (TG for friends in
oregon) to great success but have never heard of aspen being used. 
>  
>  
> Thanks
>  
> Ulrich
>  

Aspen is a way soft whitewood.  My experience is that it breaks
easily and compresses a lot.  Since it compresses a good bit even if
it didn't break quickly I dunno if it would hold up very long at
all.  I dont recall ever seeing it listed as a good bow wood  but I
dont have my books here with me to check.

Why do they want ya to use aspen?

Regards,  

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HL Eadric Anstapa
DSEM CA
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