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Planning on raw hide backing for the first time. I’m going with Rd Oak and Maple.

- both are long, re oak 69” ntn, 2”wide tapering at 14” to 1/2” tip.

Maple 70” ntn, 1 1/2 wide, tapering at 14” to 1/2” tip.

Both have a glued on handle section non bending 8” rise including fades.

Anyone who knows:

- how much do you / should you/ do you, round the edges of the back?

- how much would/should you round the edges of the belly?

Anyone who knows can you give me suggestions on:

- What best type/style of bows can be made or, or are made out of Red Oak.

- What types of successful bows have you made out of Red Oak?

I know it is not always the most taught after woods for bows but it is currently within my price range and it is available.

Anyone who knows can you give me suggestions on:

- What best type/style of bows can be made or, or are made out of Red Oak.

- What types of successful bows have you made out of Red Oak?

I know it is not always the most taught after woods for bows but it is currently within my price range and it is available.

Hello anybody who knows I’m relatively new to now making and I’m seeking some points of reference for paddle bows dimensions. I know there is no “formula’s” I’m seeking dimensions as. A starting place or points of reference please. Anybody who know:

- dimensions for red oak or other woods

- 66-70” long

- books, articles, videos

- sources for raw hide backing.

Thank you.

Hello relatively new to now making and I’m hoping that anybody who knows can point me to paddle bow specs, dimensions etc. PLEASE UNDERSTAND, I know there is no set formula, just starting points for:

- paddle bows ranging from 66”-70”.

- I’m using Red Oak

- books, articles, etc

- also recommendations for raw hide backing, videos etc.

Thank you.