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Offline Mark Anderson

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Ipe backing question.
« on: November 06, 2012, 06:38:27 pm »
Ok Christmas is coming so there are several bows in the works all of Ipe. I e never worked Ipe before.
I want to back them be ause they are gifts however I normally back bows (when I do back them) with silk rawhide or linen. Does Ipe need something more substantial than these or will they suffice? I may be able to get ahold of some boo and hickory but I really can't spend any more in these gifts.
What are y'all's thoughts?
Mark
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Offline bubby

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Re: Ipe backing question.
« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2012, 06:55:48 pm »
if it was me i'd back'em, hickory or white oak have worked well for me, Bub
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Offline macbow

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Re: Ipe backing question.
« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2012, 08:03:31 pm »
Mark, I work with IPE a lot. It is a wonderful wood for compression. I back mine with bamboo.
If you could get 1/8 inch hickory that would be my second choice.
With the bamboo backing I glue in a R/D shape. Should be able to do the same with hickory or white oak.
Ron
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