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ozark caveman

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Bambooo Backed Black Walnut
« on: February 05, 2008, 05:45:21 pm »
Ok guys. I'm going to attempt a Boo backed Black Walnut. And I want to use the heartwood because I think it'll be pretty ;D. I need any pointers I can get.
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Offline adb

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Re: Bambooo Backed Black Walnut
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2008, 06:02:59 pm »
I've done maple and hickory backed walnut, but not bamboo. Quarter sawn 3/16" maple and quater sawn 1/8" hickory have both rendered good results.
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Offline The Burnt Hill Archer

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Re: Bambooo Backed Black Walnut
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2008, 08:14:06 pm »
ive got a black walnut heartwood board, 2" x 12" x 8', and a fiew slats of bamboo, never thought of the combo, but now im interested! ill be watching to see what the experts say....

Phil
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stalk softly, and carry a bent stick.

Rich Saffold

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Re: Bambooo Backed Black Walnut
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2008, 11:46:14 pm »
Black walnut and bamboo goes well together.  Try to keep a 4-1 ratio of belly to back so not to overstrain the walnut belly..Try to keep the bamboo 1/8th or less, for a 50# bow I'd use 1 1/8th limbs 68" ntn..or close to these numbers. I'd glue it up with an inch of reflex..

The dense heartwoods may yield a bit more poundage with these numbers, but I'm sure than won't be a problem. I used to make lots of these bows, and  collect staves of the local walnut when I can..

Rich
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