Silky Oak

[Drenalinjunkie]

Hi guys,

Has anyone ever used silky oak in a laminated long bow riser? Asking because I have a couple of stunning blocks.  

[Broke another one]

Silky Oak

"Silky Oak has an open texture compared to other timbers. It can reach heights of 40 meters and a width of 2 meters.
Silky Oaks are found in the rainforests at the tip of Queensland and along the coastal rivers of New South Wales and Queensland.
Silky Oak colour ranges from pink to red-brown, depending on the age of the wood.
In the 1900s it was used for school desks and railway carriages.
Because of its' highly sought after shade, it has been planted in Sri Lankan tea estates, South African banana farms and New Guinea Coffee plantations."   cited  

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I would say it will look great as a riser, and in time it will change color (like osage) that will make it look even more stunning.