the big chief 3,099 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 right lads a quick question. what would be the best wood for a naturel catty falk ? i have only ever made them out of steel so i realy dont no do i have to let it seasan ? any help would be grate i realy wont to make a naturel catty as i like the look of them.thanks atb kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hyperion 122 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 (edited) Oak, ash, hawthorn, holly, silver birch, rowan, i've just cut one from scots pine (will let you know how tht goes), walnut, apple, pear ect ect any wood thats strong enough really edit to say you can let it season or give it a quick bake in the oven or cut forks from trees that have been down a while Edited April 11, 2012 by hyperion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 cheers buddy i will give it a whirl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brookie 1,193 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 right lads a quick question. what would be the best wood for a naturel catty falk ? i have only ever made them out of steel so i realy dont no do i have to let it seasan ? any help would be grate i realy wont to make a naturel catty as i like the look of them.thanks atb kev privet or ash or blackthorn .is very good .tie some in to shape now and let it grow to next autumn making sure you dont cut into the bark ..if your around my way ive got some nice seasoned forks here you can try Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 right lads a quick question. what would be the best wood for a naturel catty falk ? i have only ever made them out of steel so i realy dont no do i have to let it seasan ? any help would be grate i realy wont to make a naturel catty as i like the look of them.thanks atb kev privet or ash or blackthorn .is very good .tie some in to shape now and let it grow to next autumn making sure you dont cut into the bark ..if your around my way ive got some nice seasoned forks here you can try cheers brookie i live in doncaster pal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brookie 1,193 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 right lads a quick question. what would be the best wood for a naturel catty falk ? i have only ever made them out of steel so i realy dont no do i have to let it seasan ? any help would be grate i realy wont to make a naturel catty as i like the look of them.thanks atb kev privet or ash or blackthorn .is very good .tie some in to shape now and let it grow to next autumn making sure you dont cut into the bark ..if your around my way ive got some nice seasoned forks here you can try cheers brookie i live in doncaster pal il sort out some forks for you this weekend gafer . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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the big chief 3,099 Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 right lads a quick question. what would be the best wood for a naturel catty falk ? i have only ever made them out of steel so i realy dont no do i have to let it seasan ? any help would be grate i realy wont to make a naturel catty as i like the look of them.thanks atb kev privet or ash or blackthorn .is very good .tie some in to shape now and let it grow to next autumn making sure you dont cut into the bark ..if your around my way ive got some nice seasoned forks here you can try cheers brookie i live in doncaster pal il sort out some forks for you this weekend gafer . cheers brookie ya a f*****g star pal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the big chief 3,099 Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 cherry thanks long tail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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