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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Dave 55 on April 06, 2009, 03:12:44 pm

Title: Got a question guys
Post by: Dave 55 on April 06, 2009, 03:12:44 pm

Does sasafras need backing if it taken down to one ring,thanks for the info Dave,also is sasafras make a good bow wood.

Title: Re: Got a question guys
Post by: George Tsoukalas on April 06, 2009, 05:22:03 pm

I made one. It think it is backed because it had thin rings. I would say it is a fair bow wood. It needs to be at least 2 in wide and more like 2.5 in. Jawge

Title: Re: Got a question guys
Post by: Kegan on April 06, 2009, 05:36:06 pm

I've made a couple with the backs being from just under the bark. The heavier ones needed backing, but the lighter ones and deflexed ones were fine without. Mine were 1 1/4" wide ELBs.

Title: Re: Got a question guys
Post by: Dave 55 on April 06, 2009, 05:44:47 pm

Thanks for the info guys,I am kinda understanding it isnt the best wood for a heavier elb,I know the answer is yew but at 200 bucks and a first attempt at an elb its pricey,thanks Dave.

Title: Re: Got a question guys
Post by: Kegan on April 06, 2009, 05:49:06 pm

Quote from: Dave 55 on April 06, 2009, 05:44:47 pm

Thanks for the info guys,I am kinda understanding it isnt the best wood for a heavier elb,I know the answer is yew but at 200 bucks and a first attempt at an elb its pricey,thanks Dave.

Osage, and heat-tempered hickory, elm, hophornbeam, GUAVA, ipe, ash, and white oak all make excellent heavy weight ELBs. Yew isn't the only option :).

Title: Re: Got a question guys
Post by: Dave 55 on April 06, 2009, 07:38:53 pm

Thanks Kegan,Dave.