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Offline Onehair

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Source for Ipe
« on: September 04, 2011, 06:11:00 PM »
I am looking for a good source of Ipe. I understand it is used for decking but find no local source. thanks
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Re: Source for Ipe
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2011, 07:26:00 PM »
IMO, the problem is unless you are there to hand pick it its doubtfull you'll get good bow wood.
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Offline Sal

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Re: Source for Ipe
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2011, 04:39:00 AM »
That advice applies to any lumber wood, including osage.

Selecting the right board is very important, otherwise you may get a good one or a crappy one.
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Re: Source for Ipe
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2011, 06:26:00 AM »
Contact Kenny McKenzie on here.  I know he used to have a stock of it for sale, and he knows his bow wood.
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Re: Source for Ipe
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2011, 11:44:00 AM »
Thanks
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Re: Source for Ipe
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2011, 09:06:00 PM »
If you're still looking I have a piece with nice straight grain. I made one bow from it and it was an outstanding shooter. The stuff kills me and I can no longer work with it. You could make at least 2 more, maybe 3 more bows with what I have.
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