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Title: Mahogany in riser?
Post by: StanM on September 22, 2009, 11:27:00 AM
It's that time of year again when my archery class will be building longbows.  I've never used Mahogany in the risers of these bows, but I have some left over from a bookcase Mama wanted.  Will it work?  These are straight limbed 68" longbows pulling 35 pounds or so.  Thanks,

Stan
Title: Re: Mahogany in riser?
Post by: bjansen on September 22, 2009, 11:54:00 AM
I think most Mahoganys are fairly brittle, but I think it will work for a 35# bow (I would laminate the riser though just to be safe).  Good luck!
Title: Re: Mahogany in riser?
Post by: Tom Leemans on September 24, 2009, 08:26:00 AM
I would laminate it too. Mahogany can be brittle.
Title: Re: Mahogany in riser?
Post by: StanM on September 24, 2009, 04:43:00 PM
Brad and Tom,

Thanks for the input.  Was kinda thinking it might not work as is, think I'll stick to Maple, Ash and Walnut.

Stan
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