Hey guys, it's been a while since I've posted anything. I've been trying to catch up with what everyone's building, and I must say there have been a lot of nice bows built lately. I wasn't too active in the ol' shop last year, but finally got a few new ones started late in the year. I've got three I'm finishing up now and will post pics in a couple weeks or so.
Now to my question... I am blessed to have an abundance of Osage to work with, but I am starting on a birch stave that I picked up a couple years ago at OJAM and this will actually be my second attempt at a white wood bow. (first was a cherry that fretted badly). I have this birch stave laid out as this, 1-3/4" at fades tapering to 1-1/2", 12" from the tips, tapering to 3/4" tips. I plan on backing this one with linen. Anyone have any experience with birch for a bow? If I screw this one up at least I can make a couple arras out of it.
Also, would rawhide be better to back it with?
Thanks for info...
John
