Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: NTProf on April 27, 2013, 08:14:10 pm

Title: Backing for Black Walnut
Post by: NTProf on April 27, 2013, 08:14:10 pm

I have access to some nice Black Walnut boards, but the grain is not quite good enough for a self-bow. Would maple make a good backing, or hickory?

Title: Re: Backing for Black Walnut
Post by: adb on April 27, 2013, 08:19:03 pm

Both should be fine... maple would be best.

Title: Re: Backing for Black Walnut
Post by: hedgeapple on April 28, 2013, 01:18:39 am

I really want to build a maple backed black walnut bow.  It would be sooo pretty.  All I need is a maple backing strip and a good piece of BW.  haha

Title: Re: Backing for Black Walnut
Post by: mikekeswick on April 28, 2013, 04:53:13 am

Maple is the better chioce.
Sinew is good too, makes a great combo. Snappy and light