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
any lumber mills around you? if so they might have some; just a thought.
Bad news again Kelly ... Snap!
It seems to be the theme for this years swap, Tradgang 2011 Bows Swap "the year of the broken bow and determination"
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.
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.
Rudder bows had some decent prices on hickory backing strips. I know 3 rivers has some as well but more$
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!