A friend and I were discussing backings for Ipe and Osage bows, and he asked if anyone ever uses one to back the other. I can't recall ever hearing about an Osage backed Ipe or an Ipe backed Osage, so I figured I'd ask you guys.
Has it been done? If not, what are the properties of the woods that make it a bad plan?
Well that's a start. Does it make an ok bow or are there issues?
Maybe I'll try one and if it works ill make it my swap bow....
Sounds like you got a challange. I don't think it will hold up either way.
Now, a tri-lam IPE core, Osage belly & backed with Hickory would be a good start to a nice looking and performing bow.
You know more about this stuff than I do, Osagetree. Can I ask why you think that?
Just make it monkeyboy, if your gonna be dumb, ya gotta be tuff. :)
Something I've learned the hard way more times than I'd like to admit, Roy. That's why I'm gathering info first!
If I knew much it wouldn't have taken 3 tries!
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Dang, Joe!!! That is SWEET!!!
I've thought about that too but can't mess with IPE. I wanna breathe a little while longer.
I can't get anywhere near IPE dust, it tore me up bad 3 years ago. Still have problems from it.
Howdy, Kenny.
Gorgeous bow, Joe! Is that hickory backing with your camo stain?
I love the 5 curve design.
Stan
Hey Roy.
The osage backed ipe might work and I stress might. That would be the only one that I would try. I would not use ipe as a backing, but thats just my opinion.
And that bow is feaking awsome.
Try it. Post pics.