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Offline JamesKerr

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question on riser for one piece R/D longbow
« on: February 15, 2011, 07:13:00 PM »
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
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Re: question on riser for one piece R/D longbow
« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2011, 07:19:00 PM »
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.
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Re: question on riser for one piece R/D longbow
« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2011, 09:40:00 PM »
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.
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Offline Bob Sarrels

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Re: question on riser for one piece R/D longbow
« Reply #3 on: February 16, 2011, 08:48:00 PM »
Or just use SuperActionwood or Spectra Ply.  Strong as an ox but very heavy.
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