Garrapa backed Ipe ?

Dawi · July 31, 2020, 05:49:43 AM

Hi All,
Does anyone have any advice on using garrapa as a backing for an Ipe longbow?

KenH · July 31, 2020, 07:16:29 AM

Never heard of Garapa wood until now. BTW, Garrapa (two r) is another name for ticks...,

Dawi · July 31, 2020, 08:28:01 AM

ita a Brazilian/South American hardwood used in the decking industry.

Mad Max · July 31, 2020, 08:39:21 AM

Garapa and Ipe, It would be a double decker bow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CdVTCDdEwI
Get it, both woods are for decking

Dawi · July 31, 2020, 01:31:58 PM

Indeed....have you heard of Carbon or glass backed Ipe?

Mad Max · July 31, 2020, 02:21:51 PM

I think Bamboo baked Ipe is the best all wood laminated bow one can make

There is nothing better to back Ipe with.
my 2 cents

Dawi · August 02, 2020, 02:35:24 PM

agreed, thank you.
I have no boo near me at the moment and have itchy fingers

Dawi · August 02, 2020, 02:37:41 PM

Mad Max..it will also look like a double decker chocolate bar we get here

Mad Max · August 02, 2020, 03:29:17 PM

Pat B · August 02, 2020, 06:21:08 PM

Hickory backed ipe makes a very good bow also and maybe hard maple/ipe.

Dawi · August 03, 2020, 02:15:37 AM

Thank you Pat
Unfortunately those are hard to come by where i am.
Garapa stats look reasonably close to hickory (and I have some) so was wondering what would happen if I made two 1/8" slats of garapa as a backing lam for some Ipe I have. Do you think its tension abilities are sufficient?