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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: antlerdrop on October 19, 2007, 04:20:05 pm

Title: Bamboo nodes
Post by: antlerdrop on October 19, 2007, 04:20:05 pm

I've heard conflicting info on whether you can reduce the nodes on bamboo backing to flush or nearly flush. I want to back a bow with snakeskin and would like to lower the profile of the nodes so they're not as visible. Can I ?

Title: Re: Bamboo nodes
Post by: Coo-wah-chobee on October 19, 2007, 06:49:47 pm

               The nodes provide the strength for the boo as well as the fibres that run on the outside. You make the decision, some do, some dont when building.............bob

Title: Re: Bamboo nodes
Post by: wytetale on October 19, 2007, 08:25:31 pm

I have backed four or five of my Boo bows with snakeskins and you can hardly see the nodes after the skins have been put on.