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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jlatkinson on March 21, 2013, 07:17:59 pm

Title: first laminated bow?
Post by: jlatkinson on March 21, 2013, 07:17:59 pm

I' am plan on building a laminated bow and was wondering if I could use bamboo or some other wood instead of using fiberglass.Want an all wood bow I would appreciate any info. Thanks

Title: Re: first laminated bow?
Post by: ionicmuffin on March 21, 2013, 07:19:06 pm

you can use bamboo, but based on the wood type that your backing it will be thin, probably no more than 1/8 inches thick, maybe thinner. And just to keep you informed, bamboo is a grass  ::) ;D

Title: Re: first laminated bow?
Post by: jlatkinson on March 21, 2013, 07:28:51 pm

I didn't know that. I just want it to be all natural material.

Title: Re: first laminated bow?
Post by: DarkSoul on March 21, 2013, 07:30:02 pm

Well, have a look at this forum! We ALL make ALL natural bows! :) Plenty of examples!

(F!b€rgl@$$ is a cuss word here)

Title: Re: first laminated bow?
Post by: ionicmuffin on March 21, 2013, 07:30:30 pm

yeps its a good backer for bows.

Title: Re: first laminated bow?
Post by: bubby on March 21, 2013, 07:33:01 pm

just do a search, hickory, maple, white oak all make great backers on lam bows, Bub