Osage board help-please

[Don Armstrong]

I just got an osage board. It is very straight but is edge grained, I think this is what it is called. The grain runs form back to belly and not across the limb. I also got a hickory backing to back this with. I am planning on building a reflex-deflex bow. Is this going to be a problem or will it work. Thanks, Don

[Art B]

If you don't have any pin knots in the board then you're good to go Don. Some folks will say that edge grain makes a harder hitting bow. They may be right! ART B

[Pat B]

It should work fine! Osage/hickory is my favorite backed bow combo. Makes excellent bows.       Pat

[Don Armstrong]

Thanks guys, I can always count on good answers from good people on here. Thanks again, Don

[Springbuck]

Yeah, quartersawn bellies look great, too.

[Roy Steele]

Get a copy of the bent stick.Great for backed bows.Will help you with all aspecks of bow making.