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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: Renacs on November 01, 2011, 11:24:00 PM

Title: veneer backing question
Post by: Renacs on November 01, 2011, 11:24:00 PM
Ive seen some beautiful veneers at the wood shop. My question is can i back a bow with it. Eventhough i can make out which way the grain is running. Would it lead to a brake?  Its going to be used for looks. Not as a true backing.
Title: Re: veneer backing question
Post by: Pat B on November 01, 2011, 11:42:00 PM
If you are putting it under glass it doesn't matter much but for backing a wood bow you want the correct grain configuration.