a totally unbiased opinion on some backings ;-)
I’ve been looking for an ideal backing material for some time. By ideal I mean easy to obtain, easy to apply, strong for its mass, and elastic too. And if possible cheap as well. Oh yes, and reliable....
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Very nice mini article, with good info. Thanks for sharing! I would suggest, solely for ease of reading, that you go through and add paragraphs. Ken
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Thanks Ken for the suggestion. Did exactly that.
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I second Ken's response. Nice clear and concise descriptions of your experience of the relative qualities of the materials. Thanks for sharing.
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Joachim, bamboo is readily worked with hand tool into a perfect backing. I have several bamboo backed bows I'll be making in the coming weeks, and I'll document how I prepare it. I basically use a...
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Yes I'd be glad to see how other people prepare wood or bamboo backings. Somehow my backing slats or the back to which the backing will be glued are always a tiny little convex. thanks in advance!
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