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Title: Ipe vs Pedra
Post by: Mjl834 on May 17, 2018, 11:53:22 AM

I'm trying to source ipe but the local wood shops around here don't stock it but they can get Pedra. From what the guy was telling me they are both south American hard woods with similar characteristics.  Does anyone here have experience with Pedra? Has anyone used it in a bow?  I want to build a Tri Lam and use ipe for the belly.  Is Pedra a suitable substitute for ipe?

Thanks

Title: Re: Ipe vs Pedra
Post by: Shredd on May 17, 2018, 01:07:03 PM

The wood looks to be pretty stout...  I don't have any experience with this wood...

   http://www.wood-database.com/angelim-vermelho/

   http://www.wood-database.com/ipe/

Title: Re: Ipe vs Pedra
Post by: BMorv on May 17, 2018, 02:21:55 PM

No, I haven't used it or even seen it in hardwood stores.  My guess it that it isn't an apples to apples substitute for ipe.  I'm not saying that it won't make a bow, but there's a lot of cheaper woods that will make a bow.
It's no secret that ipe is excellent in bow applications.  I'm assuming that if pedra was as good as ipe that we would know about it.  Just my thoughts. 

 

Title: Re: Ipe vs Pedra
Post by: monterey on May 17, 2018, 05:33:16 PM

The database reads like a good lam bow riser wood.

Title: Re: Ipe vs Pedra
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 17, 2018, 05:44:46 PM

Where in Canada are you? I just checked my local wood supplier's website and it shows that they carry 1" and 2" ipe lumber as well as decking.
Dave.

Title: Re: Ipe vs Pedra
Post by: Mjl834 on May 17, 2018, 06:16:17 PM

I am in Saskatchewan.  Can you send me a link to the wood suppliers website?

Thanks

Title: Re: Ipe vs Pedra
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 17, 2018, 09:08:18 PM

I sent you a PM.
Dave.