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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DC on March 28, 2019, 02:20:01 pm

Title: Another Molle question
Post by: DC on March 28, 2019, 02:20:01 pm

I've seen people suggest or ask about using Spruce as levers on a Molle. has anyone actually done this? I'm thinking it may be strong but will it bend? If I was to back it will it take compression?

Title: Re: Another Molle question
Post by: PatM on March 28, 2019, 02:24:55 pm

I have seen one example of a composite using Sitka Spruce. 
 
 As long as it is not bending much at all the compressive ability of the wood becomes less important.

Title: Re: Another Molle question
Post by: DC on March 28, 2019, 02:33:41 pm

Thanks Pat.I'll keep my eyes open. It's SG is about half that of Yew. Oh,but if I put a Maple or Boo backing on it I lose some of that advantage. Still :)

Title: Re: Another Molle question
Post by: PatM on March 28, 2019, 04:55:05 pm

You can taper the backing strip aggressively past the splice.

Title: Re: Another Molle question
Post by: DC on March 28, 2019, 06:18:33 pm

Was the spruce on the composite just used as a core, like with sinew backing and horn belly?