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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: hillbilly61 on February 03, 2010, 11:02:25 pm

Title: Board Backing?
Post by: hillbilly61 on February 03, 2010, 11:02:25 pm

 Can any wood board (grain running the right way) be backed by bamboo? Red cedar, mahogany sweetgum?

Title: Re: Board Backing?
Post by: adb on February 03, 2010, 11:49:22 pm

The short answer is no.

Title: Re: Board Backing?
Post by: aznboi3644 on February 04, 2010, 01:59:52 am

"Can" it be backed...answer is YES.

Will any wood perform well with bamboo backing...no not any wood.

Title: Re: Board Backing?
Post by: El Destructo on February 04, 2010, 04:20:35 am

Of the Woods You mentioned...I have never used two...but as for red Oak...I would say...Not a Good Idea...the Bamboo can Overpower the Oak and cause Failures....unless Your Design is about Perfect...I have never Backed a ERC Bow...always been Selfbows...

Title: Re: Board Backing?
Post by: George Tsoukalas on February 04, 2010, 12:28:33 pm

I don't do wood or bamboo backed bows but I just want to make the point that red oak or most hardwood bows don't automatically need to be backed with anything. The key is the straightness of the grain. Jawge