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Offline fujimo

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hickory backing
« on: July 26, 2010, 10:02:00 PM »
what would the ideal thickness be for hickory backing strips. for bows in the 50 to 60# mark.
thanks.
wayne.

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Re: hickory backing
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2010, 10:56:00 PM »
I cut hickory backing strips at about 3/16" and after sanding they are usually about 1/8" or a bit less. That's plenty for that weight bow.
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Re: hickory backing
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2010, 11:02:00 PM »
thanks pat,once again you always come to the party.
you are an invaluable source of information.
thank you.
wayne.

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