What wood for a core?

D · January 18, 2011, 10:28:00 PM

Making a my first boo backed lam. First lam period actually. What wood would be the best for a core? Would hickory or maple work?

Diamondback59 · January 18, 2011, 10:33:00 PM

HICKORY IS OK BUT IPE WOULD BE GREAT FOR A BEGINNER BROCK

okie64 · January 18, 2011, 10:43:00 PM

Are you making a tri-lam or a backed bow? If its a trilam then hickory or maple either one will work for the core. If its a backed bow with one belly lam then I would go with ipe or osage.

Osagetree · January 19, 2011, 05:22:00 AM

I'd agree with okie64.......

D · January 19, 2011, 11:12:00 PM

I was planning on doing a tri-lam. Ipe was what I was thinking would be the best. I'll see if I can get my hands on some. Thaanks.

IdahoCurt · January 19, 2011, 11:23:00 PM

My vote is for osage

razorsharptokill · January 20, 2011, 08:39:00 AM

Osage for core and belly. The Dryad Hunter has two lams of Osage with a boo backing. I made one similar using Mikes chapter in TBB 4? I believe. Awesome shooting bow. Very quick.

Pat B · January 20, 2011, 08:43:00 AM

Although ipe and osage will make a fine core lam their physical weight would not be optimal. Lighter weight wood like ash, maple or even hickory would be a better choice for a core lam. IMO.