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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Stickhead on May 17, 2013, 02:55:47 pm

Title: Boo back question
Post by: Stickhead on May 17, 2013, 02:55:47 pm

Hi,

When backing with bamboo, should I sand down the outer layer of the bamboo, or leave it intact?  I'm tempted to sand it down for aesthetics, but not if it compromises the integrity of the boo.

Thanks,
Tom

Title: Re: Boo back question
Post by: Parnell on May 17, 2013, 03:01:58 pm

You can sand the rind off the outside -  the waxier stuff.  You don't want to sand the nodes too much.  They'll give way.

Title: Re: Boo back question
Post by: Del the cat on May 17, 2013, 03:10:19 pm

I asked the same Q a while back when I did my first and only boo backed bow (so now, I are be an expert b'aint oi?  ::))
The consensus seemed to be use a scraper, or fine sand paper /wet or dry paper to take off the rind. Just take enough off to get it clean and don't over do it on the nodes.
Del

Title: Re: Boo back question
Post by: Stickhead on May 17, 2013, 03:36:13 pm

Cool.  That's the plan then.  Thanks, guys!

Title: Re: Boo back question
Post by: DarkSoul on May 17, 2013, 06:35:17 pm

Scrape or sand (80-120 grit) the waxy layer off until you reach the streaky fibers underneath. Careful around the nodes; leave them raised.