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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: tom S on February 03, 2011, 08:38:39 pm

Title: Wood backings
Post by: tom S on February 03, 2011, 08:38:39 pm

Hey fellas, I'm pretty new to this site and have to say I am enjoying the info and discussions so far.  So I am gonna hit some of you experts up for some info right off the bat.

I have built several backed bows but have always used boo for my backing.  I have some nice slices of hickory and maple left over from some boards I cut down for core wood.  I was thinking about using em for backing some osage.  I typicaly start with a 1/2" board tapered on the ends to about 1/4 inch.  These bows will be R/D design.

So, my question is, what thickness would ya'll suggest for these wood backings and should they also have a slight taper.

Thanks, Tom

Title: Re: Wood backings
Post by: Pat B on February 03, 2011, 08:49:11 pm

You want your backing strips about 1/8" thick. You can go less than that for lighted belly woods.