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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: sonny on February 14, 2010, 04:07:14 pm

Title: bamboo as tip overlay
Post by: sonny on February 14, 2010, 04:07:14 pm

I have some thick walled bamboo pieces, considered splitting off a couple of pieces for tip overlays.
has anyone tried this ??
I know bamboo splits easily along the "grain" but wonder about it's shear strength when shaped as an overlay....
 

Title: Re: bamboo as tip overlay
Post by: mullet on February 14, 2010, 06:03:24 pm

  I've used it before, Glen, and never had any trouble. I did soak it in super-glue for insurance.