Future wood vs Action wood !

[Forwardhandle]

Hi Fellas I wonder if any body here has used future wood in there riser any down side ? I'm looking to do green on green with osage accents on my current bow but figured I would ask here ?

[C. Johnson]

I've used the green from OMC.  It's a good product.  No warping, cracking, solid color all the way through, etc.

BUT, it clogs abrasives faster than anything I've ever used.  It trashed three, 3" sanding drums on my spindle sander doing just one 18" longbow riser.  My advice is to do as much shaping with rasps and files as possible if you choose to use it.

Very pleased with the end result though.

[Forwardhandle]

Thanks Craig I appreciate it thats the same one Im using & thanks for the heads up on clogging I will heed your warning !

[Zradix]

You guys ever try that rubbery belt dresser stick?
I've thought about buying a stick to try out...just never have.

[Forwardhandle]

Yep I use it all the time works good especialy for the smaller diameter oscillating drums they clog quick !

[Zradix]

COOL!
Thanks for the reply.

[Forwardhandle]

No problem John the up side is they last a very long time and aren't expensive. They make your sand paper last a lot longer !

[C. Johnson]

You guys ever try that rubbery belt dresser stick?
I've thought about buying a stick to try out...just never have.

Yeah, they work like a champ!

[Forwardhandle]

Hey Craig if your still around I got my future wood yesterday there seems to be a lot of acrylic residue on the out side , is it that way on the inside ?  Im doing a osage /future wood footed riser and its concerning me a bit ?

[Roy from Pa]

You guys ever try that rubbery belt dresser stick?
I've thought about buying a stick to try out...just never have.

Yup and they work awesome.

[kennym]

OOPS

[Roy from Pa]

Knock it off McKenzie.....................



LOL

[Forwardhandle]

Here is a pic of it , it looks more blue in the pic then it is but I think it will be a cool combo ! [attachment=1]

[C. Johnson]

Hey Craig if your still around I got my future wood yesterday there seems to be a lot of acrylic residue on the out side , is it that way on the inside ?  Im doing a osage /future wood footed riser and its concerning me a bit ?

Yeah, your pic looks exactly like the block I got.  There did seem to be a lot of residue on mine as well.  Other than the clogging abrasive sleeves and belts, it works just fine.

[Forwardhandle]

Ok Thank you sir I appreciate it I will just prep it well ,osage is pretty oily and never had a issue but putting the residue & oil together I figured I would ask ! never hurts with all the great bowyers around here !

[C. Johnson]

Any time my friend!  Glad I could help!

[Forwardhandle]

Craig you where dead right this future wood is ruff on jointer blades to ,looks like xmas decorations on the floor...lol ,its gummy and sticky on the blades I like the action wood much better works like regular wood , next time I want different colors Im going to try dyes ! Im reserving my thoughts tell the end but so far I dont like it ![attachment=1][attachment=2]

[C. Johnson]

Yeah, it's gummy and sticky for sure.  It will turn out just fine though. 

Incidentally, on my quest for colorful riser material, I discovered a company called Webbwood.  They have all kinds of cool stuff. With or without resin.  You might check em' out.

[BMorv]

I like those colors Ritchie! Should look good.

[Forwardhandle]

Thanks Ben I'm having fun with it I get inspired from all the nice bows around here ,I'm still playing with accent thicknesses !