Hey all,
I was just wondering if backing (linen, silk, drywall tape) is necessary for a red oak board bow, if it has good grain. I will be building one, and although I have built bows before, I've never done it using board before. I don't like the idea of backing for purely aesthetic reasons, but I am willing to back a board bow if it is absolutely necessary.
Thanks for your help
Timberbound
I'm sure Jawge and others will be along soon, but I'd say if the grain is good you don't need to back it.
i dont know if its a necessitybut i backed one two days ago and today she blew on the tiller tree on inch from finished draw lenght.broke a hole right thru my fiberglass garage door.so now its back to research and development.
I have made several from red oak boards that are air backed. If the grain is good and you stick with reasonable dimensions then backing is not necessary.