White Ash Backing?

[Knawbone]

I'm making a white ash one piece self bow. Building it from a three inch sapling and need to back it. I would like to use hickory-any seg. would be app.

[DVSHUNTER]

I'm doing the same, and I'm using either hickory or red elm.

[DanaM]

Hickory may overpower white ash, maple would be a good choice, if your using hickory I would keep it thin.

[Knawbone]

Thanks guys, I'm thinking 1/8 hickory

[Pat B]

You shouldn't need a backing on a stave bow unless you screwed up the back.

[Knawbone]

Like I said, I need to back it