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Title: One piece riser question
Post by: robtattoo on June 01, 2012, 11:56:00 PM
I'm going to be attempting my first glass bow build soon & I was just wondering; Can any hardwood be used in the riser?

I'm looking on westpennhardwoods.com at some of their exotics & there are a few I particularly like, but I've never seen them used in bows before. Particularly I'm looking at the African Blackwood or Mopane.
Title: Re: One piece riser question
Post by: 2treks on June 02, 2012, 07:25:00 AM
Most any hardwood will work Rob. just try to avoid the oily ones like lignum vitate(sp),teak and others.

African blackwood is nice,alot like ebony,but a little cheaper to buy.

CTT
Title: Re: One piece riser question
Post by: goobersan on June 02, 2012, 10:34:00 AM
have you tried John at OMC ? I haven't found anyone with better prices and service.
847-623-2660
Title: Re: One piece riser question
Post by: 2treks on June 02, 2012, 10:44:00 AM
John is a good one,
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