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Main Discussion Area => English Warbow => Topic started by: foxfyre841 on November 22, 2011, 02:22:57 pm

Title: Source Request: Warbow Length Bamboo (80 inches) Stateside?
Post by: foxfyre841 on November 22, 2011, 02:22:57 pm

I've found a number of resources that are European.
eg:
BUT:  not so much stateside (USA).

Looking for 78" to 80" bamboo.  Intending to build a lemonwood or Ipe main warbow.

Best Regards,
James

Title: Re: Source Request: Warbow Length Bamboo (80 inches) Stateside?
Post by: Phil Rees on November 26, 2011, 06:17:39 pm

bamboo on a warbow ????? ???

Title: Re: Source Request: Warbow Length Bamboo (80 inches) Stateside?
Post by: Ian. on November 26, 2011, 06:40:38 pm

There is a chap over on PP that does bamboo I think he has a Chinese connection, I think his name is markinengland mite be worth sending him a pm. Or a google search of garden bamboo suppliers I am sure they are about.

Title: Re: Source Request: Warbow Length Bamboo (80 inches) Stateside?
Post by: adb on November 26, 2011, 07:28:58 pm

Quote from: Horace Ford on November 26, 2011, 06:17:39 pm

bamboo on a warbow ????? ???

It's certainly not 'period', but bamboo makes an excellent backing for heavy weight bows. It's probably the strongest tension material there is for backing a bow.

If you're looking for bamboo backing strips, try David Knight at www.primalneedarchery.com. He's a paid advertiser on PA, and has excellent bow making materials.

Title: Re: Source Request: Warbow Length Bamboo (80 inches) Stateside?
Post by: mole on November 26, 2011, 10:07:52 pm

I've ordered from David Knight before and when I needed 76" boo for my warbow I got it from Richard Saffold.

John

Title: Re: Source Request: Warbow Length Bamboo (80 inches) Stateside?
Post by: fishfinder401 on November 26, 2011, 10:15:52 pm

do you know if he would have any hickory that length, and what is his website?
thanks
noel