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Author Topic: Bamboo or yew as a core?  (Read 1110 times)

Offline 2treks

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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #20 on: October 27, 2011, 04:40:00 PM »
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Offline flint kemper

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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #21 on: October 27, 2011, 05:07:00 PM »
Kirk, I know one who is using real tonkin, but only one. Flint
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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #22 on: October 27, 2011, 07:07:00 PM »
I like the action wood for a core with a bamboo back and yew belly.
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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #23 on: October 27, 2011, 07:17:00 PM »
Get both in a Hill halfbreed.
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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #24 on: October 27, 2011, 07:34:00 PM »
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Get both in a Hill halfbreed.
You took the words out of my mouth!  I love my Hill HalfBreed!
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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #25 on: October 27, 2011, 09:09:00 PM »
This all is relative to the individuals likes and experiences. When I buy materials to build bows I buy the best I can get. That is moso action boo, actionwood, maple, yew, zebra , red elm and foam. I am sure that there other good core woods . In fact I have used hickory and goncalo alves with good success. but to the best of my knowledge until someone comes up with a foam core with carbon fiber mix thats about the limit.

Now that will be a great core.

God bless you all, Steve
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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #26 on: October 27, 2011, 09:27:00 PM »
I've always liked bamboo. I'm not sure what bamboo my bowyers used but it seemed to lead to a smooth draw. Sometimes I like to try other core materials because I've read of the limb cores favored by the "Oldtimers". If I trust my bowyer, and I should, I sometimes leave it up to them. Chuck made me a fine walnut cored bow. I sometimes wonder if some guys should just use buffalo chips for core material, because of all the bull that seems to start flying!  :bigsmyl:
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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #27 on: October 28, 2011, 12:56:00 AM »
They all work well; but I'm pretty much obsessed with yew for now; as much for it's charactor and history as anything I suppose.
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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #28 on: October 28, 2011, 01:33:00 AM »
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Originally posted by flint kemper:
Kirk, I know one who is using real tonkin, but only one. Flint
Well...    :dunno:  

Are you going to share this info?      :dunno:


I should edit my statement to know of nobody building   laminated bows  with glass backing using Tomkin Cane....
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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #29 on: October 28, 2011, 06:58:00 AM »
I like Carbon as a core but that'a another thread.I've had many boo core bows,many maple core bows,some elm and a osage core limbs that I have know and love.I know there are better core woods for bows but this particular set of osage limbs work very well for me.
I beleive design and a particular set of limbs can vary(very slightly) from one wood to another,even in the same type of wood.
I consider appearance over everything else when choosen wood cores.
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Offline flint kemper

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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #30 on: October 28, 2011, 07:20:00 AM »
Kirk, David Miller, not sure if he has used it on a glass bow Yet. Flint
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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #31 on: October 28, 2011, 01:42:00 PM »
High humidity I like bamboo , but yew is nice also ...which means you'll have to spring for 2 bows...send me the one ya dont keep!!  :)    :bigsmyl:    :goldtooth:    :goldtooth:    :goldtooth:
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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #32 on: October 28, 2011, 04:10:00 PM »
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I have Allens English in yew and bamboo one 66" 60@27 bamboo 66" 54@28 bamboo 68" 55@28 yew. They are all very nice and Allens fit and finish is impeccable and they all shoot well. A comparison is tough because of the differences in specs. but I would probably go with the bamboo. Allen will probably tell you there won't be a difference in performance. You can't go wrong either way. Love yew under clear glass but when Allen puts clear glass over bamboo and adds cocobola riser and some myrtle accents I get weak in the knees.
Good luck. Write the check.
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Offline JV Rooster

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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #33 on: October 28, 2011, 04:33:00 PM »
58winters, that combo you mentioned sounds good with the cocobolo and myrtle overlays on bamboo.
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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #34 on: October 28, 2011, 05:44:00 PM »
Two weeks ago I was with a friend when he was ordering the new Edge from Allen in a takedown. There was an English like I described laying on the the trucks tailgate but the lbs. where toooo much so I just watched my buddies fun.
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Offline Bob B.

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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #35 on: October 28, 2011, 09:40:00 PM »
My Abbott long bow is all yew, oh baby!!  My death wish longbow is yew back and belly with boo core.  It is also super smooth and is really fast for a D shaped bow!!  So, I don't know they are both fantastic as far as a core material.  Best of luck with your choice.

Bob.
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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #36 on: October 28, 2011, 10:21:00 PM »
my bow uses yew and its a graet shooter.  really smooth draw and throws the arrow good.  feels better then the bow i had with maple core but that could just be the design
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Offline Bert Frelink

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Re: Bamboo or yew as a core?
« Reply #37 on: October 28, 2011, 11:21:00 PM »
For sure Bamboo, but then again maybe.......
Yew would be best, HHHhhhmmmm.  :dunno:
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