zebrawood laminations

[anchorman]

I was onderin if anyone has a opinion on zebrawood as laminations? I was told that they are not good as it's to heavy a wood. I think it's a beautiful wood and was wanting to make me one out of it.

[recurvericky]

I have made several recurves and longbows with zebrawood laminations with no issues. I could be wrong but compared to other laminations that I have used they seem relatively light.

[Robertfishes]

I used it in a longbow last year and I thought it was fine, no too heavy at all..    

[Walt Francis]

As the others have said they work, fine in glass bows.

[rmorris]

I believe Actionwood is much heavier than zebrawood and makes great laminations.

[JJB]

 

[JJB]

I've made a longbow and a recurve with zebrawood laminations and have been happy with them (above).
-Jay

[anchorman]

Thanks for all your opinions that was what I was hoping to hear...

[7 Lakes]

Zebra makes a beautiful glass laminated longbow.  It's heavy so keep the Zebra lams thin as possible, go heavy on the bamboo core.  

Shorter limbs help take the kick out of longer heavy bows also.

[Crooked Stic]

I use .030 veneers.

[anchorman]

I am thinking of making a take down recurve about 58" with a 16" riser around 48-54lbs just didn't know what to expect on that or if I should even do it...

[Stagmitis]

Zebra is an excellent performer and closely mimics yew wood shot feel and cast. Good luck with your curve!

[monterey]

Got an LB in the oven at this very moment.  Zebra veneers under clear glass and elm cores with yellow heart riser.  Should be able to get a pic or two tommorrow or later in the week.