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Offline BowEd

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Re: The bow that shouldn't be, ERC
« Reply #15 on: August 31, 2016, 11:26:37 am »
From one ERC buster to another.Sorry but not this time.I know how you feel.I"l have another go at ERC in the future.Keeping my eyes out at the sawmill by me for more good cedar.
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: The bow that shouldn't be, ERC
« Reply #16 on: August 31, 2016, 01:07:52 pm »
Bummer. I finished a rawhide backed ERC longbow. Came in way underweight, same dimensions in yew would of been a 50-60# bow easy.  Some of the prettiest wood out there
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Offline PeteC

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Re: The bow that shouldn't be, ERC
« Reply #17 on: August 31, 2016, 07:53:36 pm »
Been there done that,and know the feeling. When ERC lets go it really goes "BOOM"doesnt it. God Bless
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: The bow that shouldn't be, ERC
« Reply #18 on: August 31, 2016, 09:43:16 pm »
Good to see you starting another, Eric. Jawge
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Re: The bow that shouldn't be, ERC
« Reply #19 on: September 01, 2016, 06:51:51 am »
Sorry for your loss  :) Love the looks of ERC, but for me I signed off it as bow wood many years ago. I know it can and has been done many times, but just to unpredictable for me and man what a boom when they do blow. :) Look forward to seeing the next one Eric. :)
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Offline Marc St Louis

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Re: The bow that shouldn't be, ERC
« Reply #20 on: September 01, 2016, 07:53:14 am »
I don't much care for a Hickory backing anymore, had too many failures.  Maple or Ash are much better
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Offline loon

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Re: The bow that shouldn't be, ERC
« Reply #21 on: September 01, 2016, 11:58:45 pm »
Interesting.. with hickory's "unbreakable" reputation and maple as less forgiving

There must be a way to make bamboo work really well with a softer belly? I imagine ERC is 'supple' in compression, but not very stiff?
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