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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: jaxenro on July 16, 2009, 11:09:46 am

Title: Poplar for childs bow
Post by: jaxenro on July 16, 2009, 11:09:46 am

I am looking at making a bow for my granddaughter - 5# at 15" - is polar strong enough if i back it?

Title: Re: Poplar for childs bow
Post by: knightd on July 16, 2009, 11:22:23 am

I think that yellow poplar would work just fine.. ;)

Title: Re: Poplar for childs bow
Post by: adb on July 16, 2009, 01:52:01 pm

I think you could make a 5#@15" bow out of just about anything! Yes, poplar will work, but keep it wide and flat.

Title: Re: Poplar for childs bow
Post by: dmann on July 16, 2009, 03:58:13 pm

I've made 60+ bows out of yellow poplar. All Unbacked

Title: Re: Poplar for childs bow
Post by: Eric Krewson on July 17, 2009, 09:38:27 am

I always back kids bows with hickory or bamboo, mostly bamboo. Poplar is not a bow wood although you can make a bow from it. When there is a possibility of a failure that could injure a child I would use a bombproof material instead of poplar.

Title: Re: Poplar for childs bow
Post by: El Destructo on July 17, 2009, 09:47:03 am

Jax........I would go with something that You can pick up at every Big Name Hardware Store....a Red Oak Board...back it with Silk....Canvas....or  Hickory Veneer....just Back it! Kids don't always follow directions....and even the best Built Poplar Bow will not stand up to being Tossed around (like DanaM's Bob Bow).....or being Overdrawn too many times....so for the Safety of the Children....I would surely Back it and make it out at least Red Oak....JMO

Title: Re: Poplar for childs bow
Post by: George Tsoukalas on July 17, 2009, 03:09:52 pm

I wouldn't use it. Like El said red oak or hickory is better. Jawge

Title: Re: Poplar for childs bow
Post by: jaxenro on July 17, 2009, 11:50:20 pm

Red oak was my other choice - I will go with that