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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: CelticArcher on May 31, 2011, 12:54:50 am

Title: bow backing for board bow
Post by: CelticArcher on May 31, 2011, 12:54:50 am

has anyone used duct tape as a baking for a bow?? i bought a rolll of transparent duct tape yesterday, i plan on giving it a go on my next bow :)

Title: Re: bow backing for board bow
Post by: Ifrit617 on May 31, 2011, 01:13:48 am

I personally don't think it would really do much other than add unnecessary weight to the limbs... Unless the grain has many sever runoffs, I wouldn't worry about backing the board. I have made a couple very durable and excellent shooters from unbacked boards, some of which pushed the limits of the wood quite a bit... if you really want to back it I would use silk or linen.

Title: Re: bow backing for board bow
Post by: bubby on May 31, 2011, 02:10:26 am

brown paper bag makes a good backing, and a great backing for any art work ya want to do, Bub