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Offline legend

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UK source for Ipe and Hickory
« on: July 22, 2017, 04:11:47 am »
Hello All ,
Just for future reference , can any member let me know where the best UK sources are ( shops or Timber supplies etc ) where I can buy an Ipe stave and a Hickory backing strip for a planned Flat Bow . Many thanks .
Mike

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Re: UK source for Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2017, 10:43:50 am »
Hello mate,
I found an Ipe decking board at the timber yard of my local Jewson but they only had a couple left from a previous order (not sure if they regularly stock it). I've not found anywhere that supply's hickory (except axe handles). The best timber I've bought was a lemonwood board from timberline it was 3.5x3x70 and £63 delivered. That was great bowwood and I got two bow boards out of it. I've also bought from exoti hardwoods uk and they are great, but not cheap.
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Re: UK source for Ipe and Hickory
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2017, 02:58:31 pm »
OK Thanks SIEDDY