Bamboo backed bubinga ?

[MAK]

Has anyone ever tried making a bamboo backed bubinga?

[akbowman]

I made a tri- lam with bubinga for a center core and maple belly and bamboo back, it is the fastest, smoothest, nicest looking bow ive made (which isnt really saying much). I toyed with just bamboo backed bubinga but gave up because bubinga is very (im sure the experienced bowyers have a better word) brittle. It is a beautiful wood but every piece that i had that was 1/2 to 3/4" inch thick would shatter when i bent it very much at all. The bubinga for a center core lam worked out well though. I gave the bow to friend but ill try to round up some pics and send em to you.

[akbowman]

Check out this link, it pics of that bamboo with bubinga and maple i was telling you about. Forgot that i had posted it on here.

Good luck.

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,7931.0.html

[MAK]

akbowman,

That's a gorgeous bow. I would be proud to build one like that.

[akbowman]

Thanks, Good luck with yours, ill be watchin for it.

[Rich Saffold]

I have a blank partially floor tillered, and I think it should work. I'd suggest using a deeper core limb  cross section, and don't let the bamboo be too thick on the first one.

[MAK]

Thanks Rich.