Just wondering why I dont see any Lignum Vitae being used as riser wood? In talking to folks it seems that a dense/heavy wood is prefered in the riser section, and LIgnum is the densest/heaviest wood that Im aware of.
Is it an issue of not being able to "laminate" to the limb core properly?
Just curios as I have a big 2x2x20 piece I would like to have a Bowyer use for a riser for me.
Thanks in advance, Matt.
lignum vitae is used for bearing staves i suspect it is very oily. i don't know if you could drive it out with acetone or not. i would be cautious of this trying to laminate it.
thanks Russell, thats kind of what I expected, and yes its almost "waxy".
I have used it as a handle on a BBH recurve. It worked great. I suspect the problem is in getting it and the price. It is not a common wood in sizes you would want for a riser on a laminated bow.
Semper Fi,
Dan
hi Dan, I have access to fairly large squares, 2-3" x 20". I may try and find one with some nice figure (some of it is really pretty). It is a bit pricey, but any wood I buy is pricey. Compared to the Ceylon Ebony I buy, the Lignum is a bargain!