Red cedar veneer

[10gaugemag]

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?

[kennym]

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.

[5deer]

 

[Robertfishes]

I saw a Robertson longbow with Juniper veneers a few years ago.. The veneers looked similar to Eastern Red Cedar. 

[cacciatore]

I have 2 Robertson recurves with those veneers. They are pretty and 20 years old now.

[Bow man]

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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[Terry Green]

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.

[mikolay87]

Here is my bighorn with cedar veneers

[Gdpolk]

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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[Steelhead]

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.

[Bamboozle]

No worries. Its a veneer. Just get the oil out like any other veneer.

[10gaugemag]

Fine looking bows posted above.

[10gaugemag]

Here is my bighorn with cedar veneers

Any pictures of the rest of the bow??

[mikolay87]

The bow is the one on the bottom

[cacciatore]

2 Robertson Visions

[rustyspike]

Pretty sure this is Cedar. Fox Breed.

Rich K.