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Kviljo:
I would not even think about backing it - if it isn't a board. A backing is really degrading to a nice piece of yew, if you ask me :P

I recently made a 115# @ 32" warbow from a very low density piece of yew. It's 41x36mm at the center, and 80" ntn, so it's huge, but does that matter? - if you're not looking for a flightbow though. :)

So get it down to approx a single growthring, and go for it ;)

links0311:
Backing is an interesting idea. 80" ktk that's long. This piece is only 72" end to end. So the bow will probably be a 70"er. If I did back, would you choose hickory or bamboo?

-Links

Marc St Louis:
I would use Hickory

rudderbows:
I would use bamboo

Badger:
If the wood is low density yew I would use ash or maple if some were available or very thin pice of hickory. Steve

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