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Offline robtattoo

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One piece riser question
« on: June 01, 2012, 11:56:00 PM »
I'm going to be attempting my first glass bow build soon & I was just wondering; Can any hardwood be used in the riser?

I'm looking on westpennhardwoods.com at some of their exotics & there are a few I particularly like, but I've never seen them used in bows before. Particularly I'm looking at the African Blackwood or Mopane.
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Re: One piece riser question
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2012, 07:25:00 AM »
Most any hardwood will work Rob. just try to avoid the oily ones like lignum vitate(sp),teak and others.

African blackwood is nice,alot like ebony,but a little cheaper to buy.

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Re: One piece riser question
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2012, 10:34:00 AM »
have you tried John at OMC ? I haven't found anyone with better prices and service.
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Re: One piece riser question
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2012, 10:44:00 AM »
John is a good one,
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