Backing & Lumber

Dried unprocessed leg sinew. For backing self bows and tying fletching or points to arrows. Sold by the bag. 1-2 pieces of sinew depending on size. Average length 6-8 inches.

• Back self bows or tie fletching or points to arrows
• 1 or 2 pieces per ...read more

Osage lumber for building laminated wood bows. This lumber does not follow growth rings and a backing strip of some sort is required. Approx. 5/8" x 1½" x 72". Extra shipping required. Please note that our supply is limited and availability may change.read more

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
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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. 1" x 2" x 36 ¼". Pieces must be "fish tail" spliced together for bow making.

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These are quality Hickory backing strips for bowmaking. Whether you're backing a solid bow or gluing up several laminations, the Hickory backing is a durable backing. Grain configurations vary and the strips are approximately 1/8" x 1.5" x 68"-72". Extra ship...read more

Very nice bamboo for backing bows. Bamboo backing your bow can greatly improve the strength, durability and performance of the bow. Bamboo backing also allows you to use de-crowned wood when making a bow. Approximately 2" x 72". Extra shipping required.

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Bamboo is arguably the best primitive bow backing material available anywhere and 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 up t...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