i posted a while back asking if anyone thought Meranti was possible as a choice of wood for a selfbow. Got it for next to nix...grain looks good.
As per Jacko's advice I think i'll attempt a backing. I was thinking of trying a timber backing...
I have a strip of oregon lying around that looks like its waiting to be used. Do you think oregon is ok for this??
How thick should I leave the backing strip????
Do I have to taper the backing strip towards the tips???
Thanks..Pete
backing a selfbow
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Re: backing a selfbow
I do not know much but I think you will be wasting time using oregon in bows other than in handles or for making arrows. I also think you should find a better timber to make a bow out of, but as I said I do not know much.
woodie
woodie
may your arrows fly straight and true and your limbs return.
Re: backing a selfbow
I've been told that American white ash is okay for backing strips.
Maybe 4mm thick all the way along?
Maybe 4mm thick all the way along?
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Re: backing a selfbow
Hickory is good if you can get it. Spotted gum makes a good backing too.
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