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Title: Ipe?
Post by: Buckeyehunter on October 30, 2008, 09:35:00 PM

Just started a BBI and was curious if ipe has to  be backed?  I have plenty more ipe but no more bamboo in my reserve stash.

Title: Re: Ipe?
Post by: Apex Predator on October 31, 2008, 06:25:00 AM

Depends on the grain.  Unfortunately, it can be very tough to read on ipe.

Title: Re: Ipe?
Post by: Springbuck on November 01, 2008, 11:00:00 PM

What he said.  Bamboo isn't to hard to come by, and ipe works pretty well with a hickory back.

Title: Re: Ipe?
Post by: Pat B on November 02, 2008, 10:51:00 PM

Ipe can be used for selfbows. I know a few folks that have done it. I have not.
   Find a local lumber yard that sells hickory and buy a 8/4" thick board and cut it into backing strips. I have made hickory backed ipe that are very good shooters.        Pat

Title: Re: Ipe?
Post by: TimZeigler on November 03, 2008, 07:19:00 PM

I'll be following this one as well, I got a load of IPE boards, 2x2, 4x4's, and tomorrow he's bringing in a 2"x2"x6'footer.  Hopefully back it with some boo that I have laying around.

Title: Re: Ipe?
Post by: Roy Steele on February 01, 2009, 08:28:00 AM

If that staves yor talking about.I have plenty of O'sage billits.I'd trade you a set for one If I can get a bow from it.