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Title: pink actionwood
Post by: delongbows on July 11, 2014, 09:41:00 AM
I am building my daughter a new bow and would like to use pink actionwood for the riser. Does anyone have a small piece they would like to sell or trade? I can't seem to find any suppliers that offer stock in smaller dimensions...I only need 1.5x2.5x13". It's for a 3 piece takedown.
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: pink actionwood
Post by: HMlongbow on July 11, 2014, 11:30:00 AM
TRY JOHN AT OLD MASTERCRAFTERS IN WAUKEGAN IL
JOHN 847-623-2660
HE WILL CUT JUST ABOUT ANY SIZE YOU NEED AND IS VERY REASONABLE AND TELL HIM DAVE SENT YOU THAT MIGHT HELP
Title: Re: pink actionwood
Post by: delongbows on July 11, 2014, 11:47:00 AM
Thanks for the tip...I couldn't find anyone who offered cut to size orders. I will definitely contact him soon. Thanks again!
Title: Re: pink actionwood
Post by: M P Clark on July 11, 2014, 11:55:00 AM
bingham projects as pink camo (pink and black) in 1.5 X 2.5 X 17 (super action wood taken down riser blocks)for 25.50
Title: Re: pink actionwood
Post by: delongbows on July 11, 2014, 01:00:00 PM
I was kinda leaning toward a solid pink color, but I will definitely keep that in mind. Thanks!
Title: Re: pink actionwood
Post by: Kauz on July 11, 2014, 03:13:00 PM
Alternatively, you could have a look at pink ivory wood.
Title: Re: pink actionwood
Post by: delongbows on July 11, 2014, 05:19:00 PM
Kauz,
I'm not familiar with pink ivory...any details on where to locate some? I usually shy away from using actionwood, just have strict orders that the bow needs to be pink and purple. I have a nice piece of purpleheart that I could use for an accent with the pink ivory?
Title: Re: pink actionwood
Post by: Kauz on July 11, 2014, 06:57:00 PM
Unfortunately, as I'm living in Germany the sources I know would be rather useless for you. The wood grows in Southern Africa.
Google says:
 http://www.exoticwoodsusa.com/order_pink_ivory.htm  
 http://www.rarewoodsusa.com/wood  
 http://www.hearnehardwoods.com/hardwoods/pricelist/pricelist.html#pink_ivory  

Perhaps there is something of use for you.

P.S. found another:
https://www.westpennhardwoods.com/catalog/Pink-Ivory-Turning-Blanks.aspx?guid=3598aecf-70cc-43bd-8ff4-6284283db731
Title: Re: pink actionwood
Post by: delongbows on July 11, 2014, 07:15:00 PM
Thanks Kauz! Just got a chunk of pink ivory lined up to go with the purpleheart that I already have.

Thanks everyone for all the help...it is much appreciated!
Title: Re: pink actionwood
Post by: Ron Foley on July 12, 2014, 09:02:00 PM
How about pink and purple actionwood
PM me if interested