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Offline nlester

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Do I Need a Backing??
« on: November 25, 2011, 09:12:00 AM »
I've got a hickory board bow about complete but have been wondering if I'll need a backing because I have a few minor runoff in the grain.  
 
 
 
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Re: Do I Need a Backing??
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2011, 09:18:00 AM »
Anything over 45-50# I like to back my BOARD bows.

If using a stave I dont worry as much.

The runout on that board is very minimal for Hickory.  Nice piece.
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Re: Do I Need a Backing??
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2011, 11:06:00 AM »
What does the grain along the side look like. That also has to be considered.
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Re: Do I Need a Backing??
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2011, 02:58:00 PM »
Pat, what am I looking for on the side?  I don't have any pics of the side, but I did look at it.  It appears that the runoffs on the belly come down through the side of the bow.
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Re: Do I Need a Backing??
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2011, 03:06:00 PM »
Ideally you want the rings running down the sides also. Violations along the side can cause troubles too just like runoffs on the back.
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Re: Do I Need a Backing??
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2011, 03:52:00 PM »
Well, shoot.  I believe that I have a violation on the side.  Is there anything I can do about that?
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Re: Do I Need a Backing??
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2011, 04:00:00 PM »
Hickory is mean stuff. If the angle of the run up's or out's isn't too severe you can probaby keep going. The few pics I see dont look bad. Looks pretty thin already?
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Re: Do I Need a Backing??
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2011, 05:24:00 PM »
I don't think its too thin, but it might be.  I put it on the tree and it was 55 @ 25.  I'm shooting for 50-55 @ 28.  It's a pyramid-type bow.  Maybe it is too thin.  Pearly now you got me worried.
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Re: Do I Need a Backing??
« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2011, 05:28:00 PM »
Hickory is some pretty tough stuff. I'd say that one will be fine but it is hard to say without seeing the side too like Pat said. Looks like a bias-ringed board and those type can have some waviness and still be fine. Wavy rings on quartesawn lumber is not good.
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Re: Do I Need a Backing??
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2011, 08:01:00 AM »
Dont listen to me Nathan, Im a rambler. Its just a pic and they can be deceiving. If it scales out right on, then your good man! Plan on losing about 4-5#'s from shoot-in and sanding. Just something to think about as you finish her off.
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Re: Do I Need a Backing??
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2011, 09:33:00 AM »
LOL.  Pearly, you're a wise rambler from what I've read over the course of my bow making experience.  I value your opinion.  Should have this bow done today.  I'll have some pics soon.
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Re: Do I Need a Backing??
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2011, 07:53:00 AM »
Count the run offs per limb. Look at the sides. More that 2 means back it for a 50-55# bow. My site has info. Jawge
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