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Title: Backing for persimmon
Post by: ejwitman on November 10, 2013, 05:40:00 PM

I have a 40 inch trunk of persimmon I plan on cutting two 40inch slats for splicing. What is the best/most compatible backing material? Would like to build a static recurve about 68 inches non.

Title: Re: Backing for persimmon
Post by: onemississipp on November 10, 2013, 06:21:00 PM

I wouldn't back it or if I did sinew.

I guess that really depends on how you slice it!

Title: Re: Backing for persimmon
Post by: ejwitman on November 17, 2013, 07:08:00 PM

How do I splice a stave to get enough lenghth

Title: Re: Backing for persimmon
Post by: onemississipp on November 17, 2013, 08:49:00 PM

Its in the how to's

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