How many layers for a cloth backing?

[Ryan Jacob]

How many layers would you need for a cloth backing? I’m using an old shirt. I’m asking this cause my dogbone rawhide is full of holes and is better reserved for glue stock.

[Hrothgar]

If your shirt is denim I would say one, if its light weight poly-nylon or satin you could use two. I've used two layers of linen on badly violated backs, but there is also the downside of unnecessary added weight by doing so.

[Pat B]

One layer is plenty for a cloth backing. If the cloth is well saturated with glue it makes a matrix. Cloth backings won't keep a bad stave from breaking but it will help hold down possible splinters.  Another cheap options would be a silk neck tie from your local thrift shop or used cloths shop. Silk scarfs are also good. You can get nice designs on these items and usually for only a few bucks.

[George Tsoukalas]

Like Pat said, 1 layer is sufficient. One will just add weight. Jute
=burlap. More on my site. Silk, linen and burlap are good and natural materials. For some reason that mattered to me. Gotta go.

Jawge

[Hrothgar]

D$%n Pat, you're using words that send me to a dictionary to understand. I was thinking Keanu Reeves movies. 

[Pat B]

Trying to help you increase your vocabulary. 

[Ryan Jacob]

My shirt’s made of cotton. I’m not sure what “bad” stave means. I mean, I did a little decrowning but I didn’t cut through the whole growth ring. I’m less concerned about performance than this thing blowing and smacking me in the head. I have other options just to let ya guys know.