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Boo in glass bows?

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Kegan:
Pat, that's very kind of you! However, if the quality doesn't matter with glassies I'd rather use something cheap and easily replaced rather than a good wood bow backing. Same with DKnight's boo.

Which is why I wish I could find boo flooring around here that's solid boo, and not a sawdust liar :P

Pat B:
You can order boo lams from Binghams.

Jesse:
A boo core will make a lighter bow so it does make a little difference. Thats why some are using foam cores as well. I think you will find that the boo core bows of the same design to be a bit noisier than the maple as well.

Kegan:
Thanks for all the help everyone, I appreciate the input :). Comparing all the prices I think I'll give Frank's a try. I'm sending an order out for glass and glue soon. Hopefully selling a couple glassies will cover the costs and leave a little left over for holiday shopping.

Again, thanks for all the help :)

Badger:
Boo is not all that light, I think about .70. Maple and red elm are both lighter. Boo is considered very stiff for it's weight but used as a core it just doesn't really make all that much difference. Lots of pro glass bow makers will talk more propaganda than facts. Boo does make a good core because it is durable but plenty of other woods can make just as good of core. Steve

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