bverner Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I have an old buckboard. Both axels are bowed upward and have wood on top of the bow. What kind of wood would be best suited to this use and does anyone know whether it would be best to shape it or bend it? Bill V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBaker Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Bill, if the buckboard is going to be sitting outside a lot, I would use something like white oak. It is strong and hard and very weather resistant. If it is getting limited exposure, then I would think hickory or ash would work well. I'd have to know more about what the function of the bow is and see a picture to give you an opinion about the method you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Pants Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I reckon if I'm picturing it right the bow would be a spring function for ride comfort (primitive shock absorbers). The wood on top would be sacrificial to prevent the bows hitting the undercarriage directly. So something hard and long lasting like white oak would probably be the best. But I'm just spitballing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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