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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: taters on November 30, 2007, 01:21:58 am

Title: bamboo backed bow ?
Post by: taters on November 30, 2007, 01:21:58 am

i live in tulsa ok. see alot of bamboo growing wild want to use it but i dont know what kind is good for backing. ???

Title: Re: bamboo backed bow ?
Post by: Justin Snyder on November 30, 2007, 01:34:16 am

You need at least a 3-4" diameter. Justin

Title: Re: bamboo backed bow ?
Post by: RT on November 30, 2007, 02:59:43 am

also do make sure you select the mature boo, scarpe off the rind and ensure that the color is dark brown in color, the light color is no use.(young)

Title: Re: bamboo backed bow ?
Post by: mullet on November 30, 2007, 04:31:56 pm

  When you cut Boo it will not be brown unless it's dead.If it's brown avoid it.Cut it green and split it into quarters to dry.You can expose it to the sun and it will turn brown.just don't try to dry it fast or it will start splitting and checking.