Has anyone used red cedar as a veneer for a limb face whether on back or belly of the bow?
Probably be a longbow. I also understand if it is actually less than ideal and to avoid it.
If possible I would like it to be used I'm conjunction with either, hickory, bamboo or Osage as the main limb materials. Make sense.
Opinions?
I have, as you say, it's not too strong. Make them thin as you can and make up the difference with more core. .020" would be good I think.
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I saw a Robertson longbow with Juniper veneers a few years ago.. The veneers looked similar to Eastern Red Cedar.
I have 2 Robertson recurves with those veneers. They are pretty and 20 years old now.
This is a picture of a bow Tracey built for herself. Osage and rosewood with Juniper veneers. We also have done it with other combos.
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The Tradgang Anniversary series bows are all red cedar veneers. Been going now for over 18 years....
All 60"... all at 28"s... 50, 60, and 70#s
No worries.
Here is my bighorn with cedar veneers
Cocobolo riser
Osage accents
Mountain Juniper limbs
Antler from a bow kill with my one piece bow
Not for sale for as long as I live...
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Looking good with the coco riser.
Had a few red cedar veneered bows.Also juniper.Both are very nice.Some are downright gorgous depending on colors and pin knots etc.Benoit bows uses it alot currantly.
No worries. Its a veneer. Just get the oil out like any other veneer.
Fine looking bows posted above.
Quote from: mikolay87 on March 27, 2023, 08:16:05 PM
Here is my bighorn with cedar veneers
Any pictures of the rest of the bow??
The bow is the one on the bottom
2 Robertson Visions
Pretty sure this is Cedar. Fox Breed.
Rich K.