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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: wizardgoat on June 20, 2014, 10:59:21 pm

Title: eastern red cedar question
Post by: wizardgoat on June 20, 2014, 10:59:21 pm

Im making a sinew backed ERC short bow.
I really want the sapwood / heart wood color combo on the finished
bow.
I've read ERC likes alot of sapwood, compared to yew, which I usually
make 3/16 -1/4".
Whats recommended? Cheers

Title: Re: eastern red cedar question
Post by: autologus on June 20, 2014, 11:19:59 pm

With a sinew back a little or a lot doesn't matter.

Grady

Title: Re: eastern red cedar question
Post by: Pat B on June 20, 2014, 11:23:06 pm

Make it aesthetically pleasing. The sinew should hold it together.

Title: Re: eastern red cedar question
Post by: wizardgoat on June 21, 2014, 01:03:23 am

Thanks guys