Hickory backing

Cuban Missile · August 24, 2011, 04:49:00 PM

Does any one know of a store where I could find hickory suitable for backing... like Menards or something like that? I don't want to have to wait for shipping but I will if I have to.
Jav

KellyG · August 24, 2011, 04:53:00 PM

any lumber mills around you? if so they might have some; just a thought.

Cuban Missile · August 24, 2011, 05:57:00 PM

Bad news again Kelly ... Snap!

KellyG · August 24, 2011, 06:15:00 PM

It seems to be the theme for this years swap, Tradgang 2011 Bows Swap "the year of the broken bow and determination"

Ranger44 · August 24, 2011, 07:26:00 PM

Cuban Missile, I've purchased boards at Menards that I sawed into backing strips. You just have to pick through the boards to find maybe one that is suitable.

Cuban Missile · August 25, 2011, 02:47:00 PM

Yeah I went by there the other day and the grain in the boards thats I found were everything but straight. Thats why I ask... I'll keep driving around and looking. Thanks though Ranger! I just need something to back this "Action" Boo that I have.

SportHunter · August 25, 2011, 09:30:00 PM

Rudder bows had some decent prices on hickory backing strips. I know 3 rivers has some as well but more$

Ranger44 · August 25, 2011, 10:42:00 PM

Yeah CM. I check every time I go to Menards even if I don't need any. It's cheap when you find a good board but it might take a few trips. The straightest grain I have found was a 1" X 2" 6'. If you have a Fleet Farm nearby they have lumber too and may have some hickory. I found a nice grained wide board there once too!