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Title: leopard wood
Post by: Crimson mist on May 27, 2014, 07:24:00 PM
Has anybody used leopard wood as a belly wood with a hickory or bamboo backing? I have a nice board and was wondering about compression strength. Thanks
Title: Re: leopard wood
Post by: 7 Lakes on May 30, 2014, 08:18:00 PM
I cut a half dozen laminations and tapered them for a glass bow.  Beautiful wood.  None past the bend test, every one of them snapped.  I tossed the board.
Title: Re: leopard wood
Post by: Crimson mist on May 31, 2014, 03:55:00 AM
Thanks, I just use it for handle and nock overlays
Title: Re: leopard wood
Post by: Bowjunkie on May 31, 2014, 02:46:00 PM
Good handle wood. No good for bending due to very inconsistant 'grain'. It works as a veneer under clear glass.