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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Parnell on February 01, 2010, 05:38:46 pm

Title: Quick question...
Post by: Parnell on February 01, 2010, 05:38:46 pm

Will a quartersawn white oak board be a candidate to make a backing strip for ipe?

Title: Re: Quick question...
Post by: Kegan on February 01, 2010, 05:44:17 pm

If the grain is straight and there's no sign of weakness then yes :)

Title: Re: Quick question...
Post by: adb on February 01, 2010, 05:56:35 pm

I've never used it. If you have access to hickory or bamboo, they would definately be a better choice... as I'm sure you already know. I guess there's only one way to find out.  :)

Title: Re: Quick question...
Post by: half eye on February 01, 2010, 06:05:14 pm

Parnel,
     made some self bows from fully quartersawm white oak, they worked real well...they seemed a little bit sluggish compared to some others but that wood was hell for tough AND supple. With ipe powering it from the belly side I sould think it be real good.
half eye ;)