Backing & Lumber

Osage bow slats for building laminated wood bows. This lumber does not follow growth rings and a backing of some sort is required. Two pieces approx. 5/8" x 1½" x 36". Pieces must be "fish tail" spliced together for bow making.

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Osage handle blanks are great for laminating a grip! You'll add strength and weight to your handle. Approximately 3/4" x 1½" x 14". Each sold separately.

• Laminating grips
• Adds strength & weight to your handle
• 3/4"...read more

Hickory Bow Slats for building laminated wood bows. This lumber does not follow growth rings and a backing of some sort is required. Two pieces approx. 36" x 2" x 1". Pieces must be "fish tail" spliced together for bow making.

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These high-quality hickory backing strips are ideal for bowmaking. 

Whether you’re reinforcing a solid bow or assembling multiple laminations, hickory provides a durable and reliable backing material. Its strength and resilience make it an excellent choice for enhanci...read more

Enhance the strength and performance of your bows with high-quality bamboo backing. Using bamboo as a backing material significantly improves the durability and resilience of your bow. This natural material not only provides exceptional support but also allows for greater flex...read more

Bamboo is arguably the best primitive bow backing material available anywhere. Our bamboo backing strips are planed flat on the belly so you won't have to do the work. 

With the belly side of the bamboo planed flat all that's left to do is to rough it up prior to gluing...read more

Fiberglass is the most popular and dependable backing material you can use when building a laminated bow. Gordon's fiberglass is the brand of choice for bowyers all over the World, from professionals to novice alike. What makes this fiberglass great for bow building is that it is...read more

Less expensive than real snakeskin, yet just as attractive, these Artificial Snakeskin Backings are an affordable and effective way to back your bow. Available in Rattlesnake and Copperhead, these cloth backings apply easily, and with just a coat of finish will have all of the...read more

When you build a bow you're joining an ancient and elite brotherhood of craftsmen. TimberHawk Bows welcomes you to the tribe with their Accented Laminated Longbow Blank. 

This longbow blank makes it easy to start building your own longbow. The bow is already floor-...read more

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This Canadian Moose Leg Sinew is perfect for bowyers and arrow makers who work with a lot of sinew. Because you get more sinew per package, it's a great option for backing self bows. Also works well for hafting flint knap...read more