Cherry wood riser

[longshadow]

What do you guys think. Is cherry heavy enough and stable enough for a riser. Does it have enough density for a good riser. I was thinking solid cherry with yew limbs, the cherry will darken with age and the combination would look good. Opinions needed... good idea or not?

Thanks, Al

[Pat B]

When taking about a riser are you referring to a riser for a take down bow, a riser for a one piece bow or a riser for a board bow? Cherry can be used for either of these but for the take down riser you will probably make it a laminated riser for extra strength. Depending on the poundage of the bow or how extreme the design is a glue line or two may be enough lamination. More info would help.

[longshadow]

Pat, I was refering to a one-piece mild R/D glass longbow.

Al

[Pat B]

The cherry should be strong enough in that situation. The strength will be in the glass back and belly and the cherry is basically a filler for the handle area.
 I don't make glass bows so others with more experience might disagree with my opinion.

[kennym]

Hi Al,
Here is a link to wood properties,hope it does you some good.

http://www2.fpl.fs.fed.us/TechSheets/HardwoodNA/hardcommon.html

My thought is laminate it with another wood and you'll be fine.

[mwmwmb]

nice link KennyM