Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Mafort on July 26, 2018, 11:22:09 am
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So I see everywhere that red oak can be used to build a decent bow. Does it work well when necked with hickory and then bamboo??? Was wanting to try it and save a bit of money but I figure I’d stop by and ask.
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Made many a self-bow from red oak boards and red oak staves. Jawge
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I've backed red oak with hickory successfully but I wouldn't even attempt a boo backing for red oak.
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I've backed red oak with hickory successfully but I wouldn't even attempt a boo backing for red oak.
why not???
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Red oak is somewhat low in compression so when mated with a very high tension material like bamboo the belly cells will most likely colapse ,take on a lots of set and go onto frett.a thin hard maple back and a red oak belly would be my choice.
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Red oak is somewhat low in compression so when mated with a very high tension material like bamboo the belly cells will most likely colapse ,take on a lots of set and go onto frett.a thin hard maple back and a red oak belly would be my choice.
what about a hickory backing???
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I would try to keep the hickory backing as thin as possible within reason.say 1/16th or a little more.
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I would try to keep the hickory backing as thin as possible within reason.say 1/16th or a little more.
so 1/8 is too thick?
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I/8 th will work
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I've backed red oak with linen, silk and burlap. Jawge