Colour Changes in Exotic Woods

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Colour Changes in Exotic Woods

#1 Post by greybeard » Sat Sep 17, 2016 5:23 pm

Over the many years of bow making I have had numerous requests for exotic / patterned timbers to be used in risers and veneers under clear glass.

At times it can be difficult to explain to clients how the colour in the timber can degrade in a relatively short time. I have managed to convince a client not to use Osage in his newly ordered longbow.

Although I have used the Wood Database for some time I have previously missed the following article.

http://www.wood-database.com/wood-artic ... tic-woods/

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Re: Colour Changes in Exotic Woods

#2 Post by Roadie » Sat Sep 17, 2016 7:01 pm

Thanks for the info greybeard, Cheers Roadie.

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