osage

[wes]

#3589

Hi, I’m in Wisconsin and was wondering where I could get my hands on some osage. It doesn’t grow around here, so I would have to buy it. Guys on the internet sell it for around $75 a stave. Is that the going rate?
Thanks,,,wes

[David Petersen]

#21712

Wes — I don’t know about staves — there’s so much potential latitude there in size, quality, seasoning, etc., but good quality osage boards go for $15-$20, or did last time I ordered some. Check the ads in TBM. Yancy, for one, is reliable. Search and ye shall find. dp

[wes]

#21975

wes wrote: Hi, I’m in Wisconsin and was wondering where I could get my hands on some osage. It doesn’t grow around here, so I would have to buy it. Guys on the internet sell it for around $75 a stave. Is that the going rate?
Thanks,,,wes

Thanks Dave, will do some snooping.

[Clay Hayes]

#63310

If you want a high quality osage stave, you’re gonna pay at least 60 bucks plus shipping. The problem with boards is they don’t follow the grain. Not a problem for a bow that’s to be backed but not the greatest for a self bow.

ch

[rayborbon]

#63315

I agree with you Clay. The board and the stave. Two different expectations. Good staves are gonna cost you.

If you’re not going to build a self bow then I would just get an osage board and laminate it with a backing of either hickory or bamboo.

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