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Offline NTProf

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Backing for Black Walnut
« on: April 27, 2013, 08:14:10 pm »
I have access to some nice Black Walnut boards, but the grain is not quite good enough for a self-bow. Would maple make a good backing, or hickory?
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Offline adb

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Re: Backing for Black Walnut
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2013, 08:19:03 pm »
Both should be fine... maple would be best.
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Offline hedgeapple

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Re: Backing for Black Walnut
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2013, 01:18:39 am »
I really want to build a maple backed black walnut bow.  It would be sooo pretty.  All I need is a maple backing strip and a good piece of BW.  haha
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Dave   Richmond, KY
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mikekeswick

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Re: Backing for Black Walnut
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2013, 04:53:13 am »
Maple is the better chioce.
Sinew is good too, makes a great combo. Snappy and light
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