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Offline Tiredtim

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Update on the sinew backing from Tiretim
« on: January 03, 2013, 01:47:06 pm »
Well, I have learned that I am the best worst bow maker around here. The sinew backing that was ugly turned out, well, uglier.  Then I must not have tillered it correctly because it cracked.  So, I have to start over.  Does any one know if cherry will make a good bow?  I have about 8 staves from a cherry tree.  And do you need to go to the heartwood or use the sap wood as the backing?  I want this one to work!  Thanks
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Update on the sinew backing from Tiretim
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2013, 05:24:48 pm »
Anything can make "a" bow, only a handful of woods make good/great bows in my mind. My own opinion is cherry is nowhere near good bow wood.
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Re: Update on the sinew backing from Tiretim
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2013, 07:23:14 pm »
Thanks.  I needed to hear that...didn't want to but I needed to.  I'll cut me a hickory and work on that.  The oak that I used didn't fair well but it could have been me. 
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Update on the sinew backing from Tiretim
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2013, 07:36:13 pm »
Hickory, white oak, elm, ash, hackberry, Hop Hornbeam, any of those are decent/good woods in my opinion.
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Offline PatM

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Re: Update on the sinew backing from Tiretim
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2013, 08:25:57 pm »
I've seen plenty of outstanding bows in various types of Cherry. I think you would have to consider it a great bow wood in the right hands.
 Even more so when it's in combination with an appropriate backing that complements it.  Maple, Silk and rawhide match it well.
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Offline Tiredtim

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Re: Update on the sinew backing from Tiretim
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2013, 09:27:44 pm »
Thanks Pat.  I'm going to try it because it's close to the right moisture content.  I have to cut a new hickory and that will take a while to cure.  How you ever used a hotbox or heat box to help the curing process along?
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