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Offline H8nonCubs

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Tigerwood?s
« on: December 06, 2011, 06:15:00 PM »
I'm working on a deck that just so happens to be Tigerwood (goncalo alves). The boards are 1" by 5 1/2". Ill probably end up with several pieces over six foot long. Was just wondering how many of you have any experience with this member of the teak wood family, i.e. what kind of backings, layout, finishes etc.
 Any experiences good or bad would be appreciated. Thanks for reading.
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Offline JamesV

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Re: Tigerwood?s
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2011, 07:43:00 PM »
I have used it for risers but never for a bow limb. altho I think I would work fine. I have built many bows using IPE (also deck material) with good results.
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Offline Dmaxshawn

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Re: Tigerwood?s
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2011, 11:18:00 PM »
tiger wood works great for both risers and veneers


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Offline H8nonCubs

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Re: Tigerwood?s
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2011, 01:16:00 PM »
My understanding is that ipe is a bit stronger. I wonder if it could handle a bamboo backing. At the end end of the day i guess all i can do is try. May make for an interesting build along
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