I got a real nice piece of ipe from a TradGanger here in trade. This is one of the few pieces of ipe that I have seen that I can actually see the growth rings. Question is, should I try and follow a ring for the back? I really don't want to back it. Stave is about 60" and absolutely beautiful. The long slender pencil stick bows that Rich S. has made from ipe is my goal. I draw 27" and would like 45-48# at that length.
Should I follow a ring? Back it with uber thin hickory or bamboo or....silk?
Help me out.
Rick