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Offline Llamma1

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Backing Question
« on: February 16, 2012, 05:27:00 PM »
I have a 43 pound hickory longbow that is unbacked. I was wondering how much draw weight it would add if I backed it with bamboo. I need a 55 pound bow to hunt elk and haven't had the time to make one between work and family. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Backing Question
« Reply #1 on: February 16, 2012, 06:07:00 PM »
More than you want! You would have re-tiller and get rid of some excess draw weight.
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Offline Nim-rod

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Re: Backing Question
« Reply #2 on: February 16, 2012, 07:10:00 PM »
And get the back prefectly flat and even.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Backing Question
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2012, 07:26:00 PM »
If it has a good back you can add a compression strong wood as a belly lam. Osage or ipe comes to mind!
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