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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Jacob1 on January 28, 2021, 06:36:11 am

Title: Woods used for backing
Post by: Jacob1 on January 28, 2021, 06:36:11 am

I want to make backed ipe bows and wanted to ask what woods can be used to make bow backings
I know of bamboo and hickory but want to know if soft maple can be used and if ash can be used and any other possible woods

Title: Re: Woods used for backing
Post by: Pat B on January 28, 2021, 06:43:52 am

For ipe I'd want a strong tension backing like boo, hickory and maybe elm or hard maple.

Title: Re: Woods used for backing
Post by: bownarra on January 29, 2021, 07:57:17 am

Fraxinus excelsior - ash makes good backings. Acer saccarum - hard/sugar maple will also make a good backing for ipe.
Of course both should be the absolute straightest grained boards you can find.