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Title: Backing with Hickory
Post by: Bow-cephus on April 19, 2010, 07:26:00 PM
Well guys I've got my new bow pretty well tillered but was thinking I want to back it with this hickory I have so how light should I make it tiller too befor I put this (@ 1/4") hickory strip on?
Title: Re: Backing with Hickory
Post by: Pat B on April 19, 2010, 10:45:00 PM
The hickory backing only has to be 1/8" thick. You should retiller after you add the backing and not cut it down before hand. Too much chance of screwing up.
Title: Re: Backing with Hickory
Post by: Bow-cephus on April 19, 2010, 10:49:00 PM
Thanks for the info Pat!!