question on riser for one piece R/D longbow

[JamesKerr]

Does the riser need to be seperate pieces of wood laminated together for strength or will just a riser cut from a single piece of wood be strong enough for a R/D longbow pulling 55 pounds

[Bodork]

You can make it with one piece of wood. Laminated pieces are stronger though. What kind of wood are you looking at? That might come into play.

[Trux Turning]

Just my opinion-you are going to want a strong riser, so either laminate your pieces together or add and accent piece of glass to your solid riser.

[Bob Sarrels]

Or just use SuperActionwood or Spectra Ply.  Strong as an ox but very heavy.