Phenolic

[turkey522]

I know they make it from different materials for different apllication.What type is used in building bows just curious.Thinking it was paper or linen not for sure.

 Thanks Terry

[Cool Arrow]

I was told long ago that it was linen, but I dont really know. I know that some time ago Bear had some problems with it cracking. I have a couple of Bob Lee elites with half phenolic risers, and they have no problems. Really helpful huh?
 Larry

[cobbow]

The stuff that is sold for bow building is the linen. The paper is what is used in chem. labs for table tops.

I sold the paper stuff for a while to schools.

Cobbow

[Earl Jeff]

This John Mcdonald (big river bows)has a solid Phenolic riser it's a little heavier than a wood bow but gives less shock and seems more stable.

[Mike Most]

The binghams catalog lists theirs as linen.  

[Jason Kendall]

One of the suppliers to Black Widow, Predator and a few others sells the paper kind, I dont hear of them having any problems with it, for a handle I am sure its fine, I use linen on the tips though.