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is this a tension failure?
It is helpful to know about the issue with figured wood, but disappointing
QuoteIt is helpful to know about the issue with figured wood, but disappointing before assuming too much on account of the figure, it would be helpful if you were to share more about the stavesdid you cut and season them yourself?are they split or sawn?was the back of the bow the outside ring of the stave (just under the bark)?
You could try backing one with clear, straight grained maple, 1/8" to 3/16 thick". Its still a risk, as Eric mentioned the differing hardness between the grain could lead to chrysals. Its one of those things you won't know until you try. I have seen bow wood with moderate curl used successfully, and others that go bang, or chrysal.Wider limbs always helps reduce the stress.If you can get some gun stocks out of your other wood, awesome. Otherwise you could successfully use figured material for laminations under clear glass, in a fg bow. Small pieces you could sell on Ebay as spoon blanks, walking stick/cane blanks. Firewood as a last resort, for such beautiful wood.