Hey guys, I've read on some forums that dymondwood is brittle? In your experience do you think that's true? I thought it was supposed to be pretty tough, but have never actually used it before. I do own an ilf riser made with dymondwood and have no problems, but just wanted to get some opinions from people with more experience than me. Thanks!
It is brittle in areas where you would have a thin part. Such as the sides of an ILF pocket. If you left it flat on the pad probably be okay.
I actually prefer working with it and have not had any problems. Just don't put it in the oven to cure glue. I learned the hard way.
Diamond wood is no longer made but there are others . Diamond wood came in different hardness one being more compressed and was a little brittle and would crack in the edges of the lams . LDX (low density) was the one for bows it was less brittle not compressed as hard and didn't crack from heat or stress . I have used Webb wood and they have about the same material as LDX Diamond wood and it seems to be ok for bows.