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Title: Redwood lams
Post by: JamesV on August 20, 2013, 04:28:00 AM

Has anyone used redwood lams in a glass bow? I have build glass bows with dozens of different woods with good results. Some of the wood I didn't even know what it was and still don't. Just found some nice straight grain redwood and thought I would give it a try.

Title: Re: Redwood lams
Post by: Bivyhunter on August 20, 2013, 08:55:00 AM

I think I remember Big Jim having built a bow with redwood veneers.

Title: Re: Redwood lams
Post by: Terry Green on August 20, 2013, 10:15:00 AM

I've seen plenty of red cedar...but not sure I've seen redwood....

Anyone got any pics?

Title: Re: Redwood lams
Post by: bfrbmj on August 20, 2013, 10:59:00 AM

Search "redwood burl"- very nice stuff!

Title: Re: Redwood lams
Post by: Trux Turning on August 20, 2013, 01:38:00 PM

I've not used redwood as a lam but I have been looking at redwood burl veneers...very nice stuff.

Title: Re: Redwood lams
Post by: BigJim on August 22, 2013, 06:55:00 AM

Yes, I have used it as veneers but never core. A real pain to use as veneer due to how fragile it is, but it is worth it as the Burl is outstanding!
good luck, bigjim