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Offline JamesV

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Redwood lams
« on: August 20, 2013, 04:28:00 AM »
Has anyone used redwood lams in a glass bow? I have build glass bows with dozens of different woods with good results. Some of the wood I didn't even know what it was and still don't. Just found some nice straight grain redwood and thought I would give it a try.
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Re: Redwood lams
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2013, 08:55:00 AM »
I think I remember Big Jim having built a bow with redwood veneers.
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Re: Redwood lams
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2013, 10:15:00 AM »
I've seen plenty of red cedar...but not sure I've seen redwood....

Anyone got any pics?
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Re: Redwood lams
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2013, 10:59:00 AM »
Search "redwood burl"- very nice stuff!
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Offline Trux Turning

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Re: Redwood lams
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2013, 01:38:00 PM »
I've not used redwood as a lam but I have been looking at redwood burl veneers...very nice stuff.
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Re: Redwood lams
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2013, 06:55:00 AM »
Yes, I have used it as veneers but never core. A real pain to use as veneer due to how fragile it is, but it is worth it as the Burl is outstanding!
good luck, bigjim
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