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Title: White Oak
Post by: Canadian Idle on August 21, 2014, 03:59:00 PM
Hi guy's, has anyone ever used white oak (laminated together with its self) to build a r
iser? If so, how did it turn out? Thanx,...Lloyd

Oh ya, what glue would you use to laminate the pieces with......Lloyd
Title: Re: White Oak
Post by: KenH on August 21, 2014, 06:12:00 PM
Yes, but it's not the prettiest, or best wood.  Epoxy.
Title: Re: White Oak
Post by: LittleBen on August 21, 2014, 07:13:00 PM
White oak is plenty strong but I agree not the prettiest. Personally I think hickory looks better when we'll finished and it's also everywhere.
Title: Re: White Oak
Post by: Canadian Idle on August 21, 2014, 10:05:00 PM
Is there any place to get some nice riser wood that is close to Michigan. Thanx
Title: Re: White Oak
Post by: LittleBen on August 22, 2014, 07:12:00 AM
Can't help as I've never even been to Michigan. But if it comes down to it you could always order a riser block from someone.

Not sure if Troy D. breeding does riser blocks but I'd contact him. Also I believe Big Jim sells riser blocks to guys looking for really top stuff. Good luck.
Title: Re: White Oak
Post by: JamesV on August 22, 2014, 08:25:00 AM
You could use your white oak as an accent with: Walnut or cherry and make a nice looking riser for cheap. Check out your local cabinet shops, they usually have scarp (short pieces) that will work great for laminating risers.
Title: Re: White Oak
Post by: takefive on August 22, 2014, 09:12:00 AM
The Woodcraft store in my area has blocks of various hardwoods that would work for a riser.  Any Woodcraft stores near you?
Title: Re: White Oak
Post by: monterey on August 22, 2014, 10:12:00 AM
Michigan should be awash in maple!
Title: Re: White Oak
Post by: LittleBen on August 22, 2014, 08:55:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by monterey:
Michigan should be awash in maple!
Now there's a thought!

What size block are you looking for?
Title: Re: White Oak
Post by: Canadian Idle on August 23, 2014, 01:06:00 AM
I'm looken for a block 14.5" long, 2" wide and about 3" front to back. I'll keep looken...Thanx,...Lloyd