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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: (bow)Hunter on August 12, 2014, 01:37:07 pm

Title: Black Walnut Dimensions?
Post by: (bow)Hunter on August 12, 2014, 01:37:07 pm

I figured I would post this while I'm still working on that hickory so I'll have some guidelines before I start the walnut. I really really loved the black walnut look so I found a piece with pretty straight grain (left side) that's got the straight grain 6 ft x 2.5 in x 5/4 in thick. I looked up some stuff but was still unsure of where to start with this wood. I really don;t want to mess this one up because I love the color and how it would turn out!

Title: Re: Black Walnut Dimensions?
Post by: Pat B on August 12, 2014, 01:41:02 pm

I'd make it long(68"), wide(1 3/4" to 2") and back it with something.

Title: Re: Black Walnut Dimensions?
Post by: (bow)Hunter on August 12, 2014, 01:45:42 pm

So like a pyramid style or more of a flat-bow? and what would you recommend backing it with? I appreciate the help!

Title: Re: Black Walnut Dimensions?
Post by: blackhawk on August 12, 2014, 01:50:38 pm

Looks like core wood material at best to me...grain looks real iffy to me for anything else...

Title: Re: Black Walnut Dimensions?
Post by: Pat B on August 12, 2014, 02:31:50 pm

An overbuilt flat bow with the width running almost the full length with only the last 8" tapering to the tips. Hickory, elm or hard maple would be a good backing.