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Source Request: Warbow Length Bamboo (80 inches) Stateside?

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foxfyre841:
I've found a number of resources that are European.
eg:
BUT:  not so much stateside (USA).

Looking for 78" to 80" bamboo.  Intending to build a lemonwood or Ipe main warbow.

Best Regards,
James

Phil Rees:
bamboo on a warbow ????? ???

Ian.:
There is a chap over on PP that does bamboo I think he has a Chinese connection, I think his name is markinengland mite be worth sending him a pm. Or a google search of garden bamboo suppliers I am sure they are about.

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--- Quote from: Horace Ford on November 26, 2011, 06:17:39 pm ---bamboo on a warbow ????? ???

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It's certainly not 'period', but bamboo makes an excellent backing for heavy weight bows. It's probably the strongest tension material there is for backing a bow.

If you're looking for bamboo backing strips, try David Knight at www.primalneedarchery.com. He's a paid advertiser on PA, and has excellent bow making materials.

mole:
I've ordered from David Knight before and when I needed 76" boo for my warbow I got it from Richard Saffold.

John

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