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Offline longrifle

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Sapele for a riser???
« on: June 01, 2015, 05:34:00 PM »
Thinking of using some quilted Sapele for a ASL longbow riser has anyone tried it. Just wondering if it's strong enough.
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Re: Sapele for a riser???
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2015, 06:37:00 PM »
I have built two d/r longbows with it this year. I have one and dmaxshawn has the other. One is #50 and the other is #55. Mine has had plenty of shots with no ill effects...the other not so many, but still a lot.
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Re: Sapele for a riser???
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2015, 09:16:00 PM »
I made this Sapele bow for Helens Father earlier this year. It is a 58" recurve and 32# at 28" draw weight. The Sapele in the riser was not highly figured though...    
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Re: Sapele for a riser???
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2015, 09:53:00 PM »
Thanks guys I think I'll try it. It seems heavy and strong enough just never heard of anyone using it.
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Re: Sapele for a riser???
« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2015, 10:33:00 PM »
I did add 2 pieces of 030 fiberglass to the back of the bow. If the bow would have been over 40# I would have put 3 pieces of 030 glass in the riser.
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Re: Sapele for a riser???
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2015, 11:09:00 AM »
I'm making one right now. The Sapele feels very light and doesnt give me the impression of being very strong. Could be wrong. The bow is only about 38# so it should be fine.  Good luck on yours.
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