Cedar in Riser??

[Badwithabow]

I know cedar wouldn't be a good idea for an entire riser but what about a .5 inch cedar lam in the middle of some hickory?? itd have .5 and .75 in of hickory around it. Should i put phenolic on it? thoughts appreciated.

Also is walnut a good riser wood?

[JamesV]

Brandon............

I use a lot of walnut in my risers as accents, beautiful wood and also use walnut for lams, makes a fast bow. I like walnut incombination with IPE for strenth. I have used cedar in a few risers and it works good as an accent as you suggested. I would use more if I had a good supply. I would be afraid to use either one without some lams to strenthen the riser.

James...................

[Badwithabow]

sweeet man i have a good bit of cedar layin around and we hacked up some hickory staves that i cut in july do you think it'd be ready to make riser blocks out of yet???? been in the barn drying since i cut it.

I've got some beautiful cedar that should be awesome