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Offline HighEagle

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Black Locust Backing??
« on: November 18, 2011, 11:23:48 pm »
Hi All,
 Was wondering if Black Locust would make a good backing?? if so what types of wood would make a good combo? And any design suggestions?  Thanks, Chuck
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Offline Marc St Louis

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Re: Black Locust Backing??
« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2011, 12:33:56 am »
I've never heard of anyone using it for backings but the thought has crossed my mind.  BL is very strong in tension and if you could find some straight wood to make strips from then I wouldn't hesitate to try it.  I would tend to try plain sawn backings if possible though.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Black Locust Backing??
« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2011, 10:02:20 am »
This is a 100% guess Chuck. I think BL on maple or poplar wood make a decent combo. Im just thinking of each woods qualitys.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Black Locust Backing??
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2011, 01:13:23 pm »
I never backed a bow with wood. But if I were to use BL  I would use heartwood and not sapwood as the backing. Jawge
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