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Offline Blacktail

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question about bamboo backing
« on: June 28, 2011, 03:33:05 pm »
if i was to buy boards for making a bamboo bow...does the grains of the board have to go with the entire length of the board...or does it even matter..thanks john
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Offline Gaur

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Re: question about bamboo backing
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2011, 04:17:32 pm »
I think it always helps.  If you have some run offs you still could have the belly split on you.  quarter sawn would work good too.
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Offline dragonman

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Re: question about bamboo backing
« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2011, 05:53:15 pm »
the straighter grain the better, but I have made boo backed bows where the grain runs off and had no problems at all.....
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Offline Pat B

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Re: question about bamboo backing
« Reply #3 on: June 28, 2011, 08:01:34 pm »
I agree, John.  You can get away with runoffs and other maladies but you're better off with a proper piece of wood.
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