Grain orientation in a laminated riser

[BenM]

I've acquired some 1"x2.25"x16" long black walnut boards that if like to make some risers out of for Hill style bows.  I plan on laminating the risers with some sort of accent stripe of glass,phenolic,or other wood like Osage. My question is does it really make a huge difference which grain is on the back and belly (edge or flat)?  Especially since they will laminated with something else to form a riser block.  
Thanks
Ben

[LittleBen]

I would argue that this probably does not matter at all. Grain violation probably matters much more.

In reality risers should be made to be much stronger than needed so the difference between edge and flat grain should not be important.

[KenH]

Since you're laminating, grain direction should be irrelevant.

[BenM]

Thanks for the advice