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Offline foxfyre841

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Source Request: Warbow Length Bamboo (80 inches) Stateside?
« on: November 22, 2011, 02:22:57 pm »
I've found a number of resources that are European.
eg:
BUT:  not so much stateside (USA).

Looking for 78" to 80" bamboo.  Intending to build a lemonwood or Ipe main warbow.

Best Regards,
James
« Last Edit: December 13, 2011, 04:11:34 pm by Justin Snyder »

Offline Phil Rees

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Re: Source Request: Warbow Length Bamboo (80 inches) Stateside?
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2011, 06:17:39 pm »
bamboo on a warbow ????? ???

Offline Ian.

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Re: Source Request: Warbow Length Bamboo (80 inches) Stateside?
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2011, 06:40:38 pm »
There is a chap over on PP that does bamboo I think he has a Chinese connection, I think his name is markinengland mite be worth sending him a pm. Or a google search of garden bamboo suppliers I am sure they are about.
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Offline adb

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Re: Source Request: Warbow Length Bamboo (80 inches) Stateside?
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2011, 07:28:58 pm »
bamboo on a warbow ????? ???
It's certainly not 'period', but bamboo makes an excellent backing for heavy weight bows. It's probably the strongest tension material there is for backing a bow.

If you're looking for bamboo backing strips, try David Knight at www.primalneedarchery.com. He's a paid advertiser on PA, and has excellent bow making materials.

Offline mole

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Re: Source Request: Warbow Length Bamboo (80 inches) Stateside?
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2011, 10:07:52 pm »
I've ordered from David Knight before and when I needed 76" boo for my warbow I got it from Richard Saffold.

John
Northeast Georgia

Offline fishfinder401

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Re: Source Request: Warbow Length Bamboo (80 inches) Stateside?
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2011, 10:15:52 pm »
do you know if he would have any hickory that length, and what is his website?
thanks
noel
warbows and fishing, what else is there to do?
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