Is spectraply strong enough to build a TD riser without glueing anything else for support?
Not a precise answer here, but I have made one ASL with a Spectraply riser and while I'm perfectly happy with it, I was surprised at how easily it worked. That may or may not reflect on it's strength.
Maybe Kenny will chime in. He stocks it.
I've built TDs up to 50# with it, never a prob, but not sure I'd go more weight than that without some sort of a decent I beam in it. It is made of birch(yellow I believe) if you want to research the wood.
It is pretty lightweight but being laminated it is fairly strong.
I like to err on the side of caution...
This one is 50# with a 19 " riser.
Kenny how far to center do you cut.
Quote from: kennym on April 03, 2021, 06:06:29 PM
I've built TDs up to 50# with it, never a prob, but not sure I'd go more weight than that without some sort of a decent I beam in it. It is made of birch(yellow I believe) if you want to research the wood.
It is pretty lightweight but being laminated it is fairly strong.
I like to err on the side of caution...
Kenny, does it soak up your clear finish? If so, the birch is not stabilized. :thumbsup: :bigsmyl:
I cut to center, and nope, not stabilized. Just dyed birch ,then glued together.
I agree with Kenny in aTD over 50 lb. I beam it. It is not stabilized. It will soak a lot of juice but the curing heat delams it. Maybe if you clamp it would be okay.
Well guess I will take a chance....lol.
Nothing ventured... :thumbsup:
Funny how " Nothing Gained" ... Rhymes with pain......lol
Done.....
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Looks great! How does the rest of it look? The riser feel solid so far?
Pretty good so far , no noticeable flex in the riser.
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Nice job, bow profile looks good.
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Looks great!! Is that the camo supreme?
Kenny , not sure which color it was. Are you currently selling material?
Yes, but I don't have that color exactly.