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Offline jlatkinson

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first laminated bow?
« on: March 21, 2013, 07:17:59 pm »
I' am plan on building a laminated bow and was wondering if I could use bamboo or some other wood instead of using fiberglass.Want an all wood bow I would appreciate any info. Thanks
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Offline ionicmuffin

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Re: first laminated bow?
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2013, 07:19:06 pm »
you can use bamboo, but based on the wood type that your backing it will be thin, probably no more than 1/8 inches thick, maybe thinner. And just to keep you informed, bamboo is a grass  ::) ;D
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Offline jlatkinson

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Re: first laminated bow?
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2013, 07:28:51 pm »
I didn't know that. I just want it to be all natural material.
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Offline DarkSoul

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Re: first laminated bow?
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2013, 07:30:02 pm »
Well, have a look at this forum! We ALL make ALL natural bows! :) Plenty of examples!

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Offline ionicmuffin

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Re: first laminated bow?
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2013, 07:30:30 pm »
yeps its a good backer for bows.
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Offline bubby

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Re: first laminated bow?
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2013, 07:33:01 pm »
just do a search, hickory, maple, white oak all make great backers on lam bows, Bub
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