Wood types for riser and limbs

[GWild]

Hey Everyone,

I am pretty new to the sport of Traditional hunting. I started shooting about 3 years ago. I currently have a Hoyt Dorado and Hoyt Gamemaster. I have gotten pretty decent, but more importantly I love the sport and expect to stay in it for a long time. I have begun looking into getting a custom bow made and had questions about the best wood types to use for the riser and limbs, more specifically I wanted to try and use English Oak and American Elm in some aspect (They have sentimental value.) I am just unsure if these woods are even viable options. I was wondering if any of you have experience with these?  - Thanks.

[monterey]

The elm has a good reputation as Core lams and it can look good under clear glass.  I don't know anything about English oak.  I've seen red oak used in a riser. Not dramatic but strong.

[Bvas]

Red elm is commonly used for limbs. I’m not sure about American elm though.

[mikkekeswick]

Both of those woods will be fine in any part of the bow. No problem.

[bamboo]

american elm is extremely tough but lighter than hard maple---and english oak is similar in density to maple --i'd say its a go in the right design

you can get the specs for most woods here---

 http://www.wood-database.com/english-oak/

[Jerry Gille]

Most elm lams are red (slippery) elm and not american elm. I personally think red elm looks better than american elm under clear glass but the am elm will funtion just fine. I have no experience with the english oak.