Riser wood
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Riser wood
Has anyone used silkie oak for a riser.? I'm about to give it a go but just wondered as I have not seen any bows with it in.if so what where the results?
Re: Riser wood
i have and one has been around for a few years. It's not my favourite wood as it is quite light and I prefer a heavier wood in a riser. Same bow also had silky oak as belly veneers, so its passed the durability test.
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Re: Riser wood
One thing to keep in mind is that silky oak can be prone to tearing out when using edged tools. Thin fadeouts may be a problem.
What style of riser did you have in mind?
Daryl.
What style of riser did you have in mind?
Daryl.
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