quarter sawn/edge grain

[lewstewns]

hi folks.i have a piece of air-dried quarter sawn ash 48" x  6" x 11/8".The grain looks straight but obviously 90 degrees to the normal direction. my question is-is it possible to use this cut for a composite core? cheers. lew

[PEARL DRUMS]

That's a perfect grain for backed bows in my opinion.

[lewstewns]

thanks PD. i have only ever made board self bows before but i,m dying to try a sinew/horn composite.the wood supplier took a few weeks before getting back to me after i told him what i wanted and when it arrived i wasnt expecting edge grain .thanks.lew

[Danzn Bar]

I know this doesn't answer your question. but every time I hear quarter sawn....I think of a gentleman on here who goes by the name "half-eye" that makes absolutely beautiful self bows from quarter sawn boards.
DBar

[mikekeswick]

A horn sinew composite should not be made with a 1/4 sawn core.
Wood is less laterally stable when 1/4 sawn as opposed to flat sawn - this WILL make a difference in the finished bow.
A kiln dried board will be hard to bend to the shape you want.
Green maple is what you want. Stay away from any ring porous wood. Diffuse porous wood is necceasary due to it's uniformity.
Trust me on this one 
Have you bought Adam Karpowzi's book yet? I strongly strongly recommend this excellent book. Once you've got this it's likely if you follow it to have sucess first attempt.....without it....well good luck!