Riser accents

[Raven22]

Ok I'm sure this has been covered before but I cant seem to find it.  What do you guys use for your riser accents and where's the best place to get it? I did see the thread about using Phenolic or why not to use it, so what's everyone's opinion? Do you guys like the Core-tuff or Bo-tuff? Thanks.

[BrushWolf]

I have been using  glass lately but have used phenolic in the past.

[kennym]

Glass sands better IMO, but you better have nicely dry riser wood with either. Had a couple bows that you could feel the accent just a little because phenolic or glass doesn't shrink.

I would give the nod to glass just for sandability. (is that a word?) LOL

[bigbob2]

I second the core tuff glass. Only problem is Binghams is the only place I've found that stocks most colors.Far better to work than phenolic, but as Kenny says make sure riser wood is dry and stable otherwise it's possible to get separation.

[BrushWolf]

I agree with Kenny I think the glass sands better. I think it looks better with finish on it.

[kennym]

Bob, you can run any glass thru your sander to take the glaze off, but I understand the scrim glass will show some marks where you sculpt thru the scrim.....

[bigbob2]

Kenny i do use Bow tuff glass sometimes as accents etc, but prefer the core tuff. I just scuff it good with 40 grit before gluing.

[Crooked Stic]

I don't like using glass or phenolic accents for the very reason Kenny mentions. I feel even really dry wood still has movement more than the composites. Using it with stabilized wood I think you will be fine.