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Title: Ipe...?
Post by: Cambow on June 29, 2011, 12:00:00 PM

What the heck is Ipe?

Title: Re: Ipe...?
Post by: canopyboy on June 29, 2011, 12:04:00 PM

Look up Tabebuia on wikipedia for a full description.  Pronounced "eepay" I think.

But in short, it's a very dense and rot resistant hardwood from central and south America.  Apparently wonderful for bows if backed with something.  I hope to find out myself someday...

Title: Re: Ipe...?
Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on June 29, 2011, 02:14:00 PM

Brazilian Walnut aka Dark Mistress.  :cool:

Title: Re: Ipe...?
Post by: Mark Smeltzer on July 01, 2011, 08:42:00 AM

Ipe is also a very high end decking material. Google decking material and you may find a source for it. Thats how I found mine.

Mark

Title: Re: Ipe...?
Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on July 01, 2011, 12:02:00 PM

Check out these 2 links, I think you will find them very helpful.

 http://poorfolkbows.com/ipe1.htm

Source for Ipe suggested by the author of poorfolks.com

 http://www.hardwoodbarn.com/

Title: Re: Ipe...?
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on July 01, 2011, 12:33:00 PM

I purchase mine from the local lumber supply.  They sell it for decking.

Title: Re: Ipe...?
Post by: Cambow on July 06, 2011, 04:30:00 PM

Thanks guys.. I will dig a little deeper with a few local suppliers.