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Redhawke:
I am building a tri-laminate English Warbow that will be around 80", draw between 100-120lbs at 32" draw. I have Ipe for core and Yellowheart for the belly wood. What would be the best backing material for this bow ? I have been thinking Hickory but can't seem to find a piece that is quartsawn so am leaning toward Hard Maple now but really unsure. Idea and suggestions are most welcome and appreciated. (W )F(

peacefullymadewarbows:
My experience is with hickory and bamboo. If you can get your hands on hickory I would as those are stiff belly woods that hickory can for sure handle. If you can get bamboo that would also be excellent. But I've heard well of hard maple as a backing and it's a similar density to hickory so that should work just be very picky with grain. Hopefully someone with more backing experience speaks up.

Redhawke:
I finally gave up on the quartersawn hickory. I can't find a source that has anything 80". I did find a place that sells bamboo planks and have 6 of those on the way so the backing issue is solved I hope.
Thanks for the help peacefullymadewarbows.

peacefullymadewarbows:
No problem. Do the bamboo planks have the crown from the outside of the plant intact? The nodes of bamboo are like knots in a stave and should be left proud.

Redhawke:
They are supposed to but should arrive tomorrow so I can take a look then and let you know. I'm still trying to wrap my head around tapering the laminates so they all end together after reduction on the end. WoW.

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