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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: ShinneryOak on November 29, 2010, 05:50:47 pm

Title: Ipe Questions
Post by: ShinneryOak on November 29, 2010, 05:50:47 pm

I have had a heck of a time finding Ipe locally. I ordered it online once from a decking company but got poor grain on those. I found one local place but they only have it rarely and very little to choose from. Is it necessary to get straight grain in Ipe if it's backed? The ones I tried before (unbacked) broke where the grain ran off. I hate to take the luck of the draw again by mail.

Title: Re: Ipe Questions
Post by: n2huntn on November 29, 2010, 06:13:06 pm

Rich Saffold, he can get you exactly what you need. Nice guy too.
 Jeff

Title: Re: Ipe Questions
Post by: jeff halfrack on November 29, 2010, 06:22:44 pm

try  "bristol valley hardwoods.com"  they are all  about ipe  and  bowyer friendly  , hope I don't get in trouble!  JEFFW

Title: Re: Ipe Questions
Post by: bryan irwin on November 29, 2010, 09:56:43 pm

I think if it's backed with boo or hickory it'll be ok.

Title: Re: Ipe Questions
Post by: markinengland on November 30, 2010, 04:59:13 am

If Ipe is backed and not made too thin it can work well with failry poor grain. Thiis leads you towards narrow deep section bows which work efficiently with the heavy wood.

Title: Re: Ipe Questions
Post by: Parnell on November 30, 2010, 10:20:27 am

In my experience, depends on the runoff.  If it's severe, I've had many break even when backed with hickory or maple...

Title: Re: Ipe Questions
Post by: ShinneryOak on November 30, 2010, 02:25:56 pm

Thanks all, will keep all this in mind. I'm getting close to finishing my first boo backed ipe (my last piece) which had decent grain. If it doesn't break, I'll post it. Or even if it does break. ::)