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[amongo]

hello folks,  Been lurking for quite awhile and decided to start participating, so found the best board I could..  Has a few problems but it's what I got, a  quarter sawed red oak 1x6x7' with the ring line running at a diagonal, I realize  this is not the best, but want to know what type of backing you would use.  Sorry very convoluted sentence.  All comments would be appreciated

[DanaM]

Welcome aboard amongo. Linen is easy to use and can be bought at most fabric stores. Silk works good heck even heavy paper
can work. Check thrift stores and you may find some old silk womens slips or mens ties for cheap. Have fun and ask questions eh.

[Pappy]

Welcome ,amongo.I'm no expert on board bows but I would think if it has grain run off
when you lay it out it will take more of a heavy backing to make it hold,like hickory or
boo back,Some one will come along that will know better than me but that would be
my thoughts.Good luck.
   Pappy

[Marc St Louis]

A cloth or rawhide backing would work. Just make sure that you round the back slightly before applying the backing . If a splinter is going to pull up it will start from an edge

[Kegan]

And when you lay it out lay it out diagonally (withthe grain). You only get one bow outta your board, but it'll be a good one .