I laminated the pieces together full width, the vertical grain running beautifully from end to end. But when I clean off the snot and draw and cut a profile, every ring (line) in the tips area (last foot or so) gets cut off.
I am mainly using the white oak as a core lam and belly lam material. However, I did cut two strips 1/8" thick to use as back lams. They are vertical grained as well, nice and straight, so should be good. I will definitely let you know how it goes.
I bought the wood at PJ White...the ash was 2x8x8'...cost $40. The oak was 2x6x8'...cost $60.
I cut the ash down into 3/16" strips. But the oak had a couple ugly spots, so I varied the size of my strips. Two a full 5/8 " thick (for core). Two 1/8" (for backing). The rest roughly 3/16 for variable use.
Ordering wood from the US is a real expense, so I want to get familiar with the possibilities of these white woods. I have some yew laminations I can use as belly lams. I have some rosewood which I bought for handles and accents.
Next few weeks oughtta see an outburst of my new bows, because I have a ton of 'em ready to tiller.
