Hey fellas, I'm pretty new to this site and have to say I am enjoying the info and discussions so far. So I am gonna hit some of you experts up for some info right off the bat.
I have built several backed bows but have always used boo for my backing. I have some nice slices of hickory and maple left over from some boards I cut down for core wood. I was thinking about using em for backing some osage. I typicaly start with a 1/2" board tapered on the ends to about 1/4 inch. These bows will be R/D design.
So, my question is, what thickness would ya'll suggest for these wood backings and should they also have a slight taper.
Thanks, Tom
