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Title: Backing Strip Sources?
Post by: YosemiteSam on January 31, 2017, 06:14:00 PM

Are there any good mail order sources of hickory backing strips that I can add to a Maple board bow?  Lumber options are pretty limited in my area.

Title: Re: Backing Strip Sources?
Post by: macbow on January 31, 2017, 07:01:00 PM

Pine Hollow, 3 Rivers  but shipping can be a killer.

Title: Re: Backing Strip Sources?
Post by: mwosborn on January 31, 2017, 07:03:00 PM

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Originally posted by macbow:
Pine Hollow, 3 Rivers  but shipping can be a killer.

Yep.

You can also just google "hickory bow backing" and you will get loads of hits.

Title: Re: Backing Strip Sources?
Post by: RJonesRCRV on January 31, 2017, 07:18:00 PM

Shipping is a big deterrent for me. It cant be helped with oversized items, like a 72" hickory backing, especially if you want it intact.  shipping can add almost 50% of the cost, depending on the material.

Title: Re: Backing Strip Sources?
Post by: passion for knowledge on January 31, 2017, 07:23:00 PM

I'm fortunate to have a guy close enough to pick up from for most of what I need.

I do sometimes get strange looks on the subway!

Title: Re: Backing Strip Sources?
Post by: Pat B on January 31, 2017, 09:50:00 PM

Have the backing strip cut in half and join it back with a scarf joint and a thin overlay over that. This will make the shipping a lot less and with a stiff handled bow it will be plenty strong enough.

Title: Re: Backing Strip Sources?
Post by: YosemiteSam on January 31, 2017, 11:11:00 PM

Pine hollow looks pretty good.  I like their kits & may just opt for that.  Thanks!