ipe and rawhide

[coulter]

hi guys, i was thinking of making an ipe bow with rawhide backing and i was wanting to know your views. i was thinking 64ntn 1 1/2" at the fades, 3" fades and 4" handle, 50#@26 do you think it would work?      noel

[soopernate]

Without a doubt in my mind.