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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: 15yearold.archer on October 20, 2010, 09:55:12 am

Title: where to buy 1x2's or smaller of ipe and pictures of a r/d form ..
Post by: 15yearold.archer on October 20, 2010, 09:55:12 am

Exactly wat the title says guys. . The more you help me the sooner I can start!

Title: Re: where to buy 1x2's or smaller of ipe and pictures of a r/d form ..
Post by: Pat B on October 20, 2010, 10:08:38 am

Check with a local floor or decking specialist for ipe.   A 2x4 with a few 2x4 blocks are all you need for a form. Do yourself a favor and buy Dean Torges DVD "Hunting the bamboo backed Bow" and if you can afford it his book "Hunting the Osage Bow". Both great resources.

Title: Re: where to buy 1x2's or smaller of ipe and pictures of a r/d form ..
Post by: gstoneberg on October 20, 2010, 08:00:54 pm

Yes, I just picked up 2 10' 1x4 ipe boards for $2 a board foot, or $20 a board at a decking place.  They were so intrigued that I was going to make a bow that they went out and pawed through their stack of wood with me to find the best grain.  It was great fun.  They asked that I send a picture of the bow back to them.  I ripped the board in half on the band saw and should have enough to do at least 3 bows.

George