Author Topic: Future wood vs Action wood ! (Read 4975 times)

Forwardhandle · « **on:** June 24, 2018, 10:07:35 AM »

Hi Fellas I wonder if any body here has used future wood in there riser any down side ? I'm looking to do green on green with osage accents on my current bow but figured I would ask here ?

C. Johnson · « **Reply #1 on:** June 24, 2018, 04:51:37 PM »

I've used the green from OMC. It's a good product. No warping, cracking, solid color all the way through, etc.

BUT, it clogs abrasives faster than anything I've ever used. It trashed three, 3" sanding drums on my spindle sander doing just one 18" longbow riser. My advice is to do as much shaping with rasps and files as possible if you choose to use it.

Very pleased with the end result though.

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2018, 04:45:10 AM »

Thanks Craig I appreciate it thats the same one Im using & thanks for the heads up on clogging I will heed your warning !

Zradix · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2018, 11:41:06 AM »

You guys ever try that rubbery belt dresser stick?
I've thought about buying a stick to try out...just never have.

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2018, 12:22:42 PM »

Yep I use it all the time works good especialy for the smaller diameter oscillating drums they clog quick !

Zradix · « **Reply #5 on:** June 27, 2018, 01:37:35 PM »

COOL!
Thanks for the reply.

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #6 on:** June 27, 2018, 02:41:19 PM »

No problem John the up side is they last a very long time and aren't expensive. They make your sand paper last a lot longer !

C. Johnson · « **Reply #7 on:** June 27, 2018, 03:36:15 PM »

Quote from: Zradix on June 27, 2018, 11:41:06 AM

You guys ever try that rubbery belt dresser stick?
I've thought about buying a stick to try out...just never have.

Yeah, they work like a champ!

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #8 on:** June 30, 2018, 08:02:07 AM »

Hey Craig if your still around I got my future wood yesterday there seems to be a lot of acrylic residue on the out side , is it that way on the inside ? Im doing a osage /future wood footed riser and its concerning me a bit ?

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #9 on:** June 30, 2018, 08:23:27 AM »

Quote

You guys ever try that rubbery belt dresser stick?
I've thought about buying a stick to try out...just never have.

Yup and they work awesome.

kennym · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2018, 09:44:37 AM »

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #11 on:** June 30, 2018, 09:45:34 AM »

Knock it off McKenzie.....................

LOL

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #12 on:** June 30, 2018, 10:10:36 AM »

Here is a pic of it , it looks more blue in the pic then it is but I think it will be a cool combo !

C. Johnson · « **Reply #13 on:** June 30, 2018, 12:23:28 PM »

Quote from: Yellowwood on June 30, 2018, 08:02:07 AM

Hey Craig if your still around I got my future wood yesterday there seems to be a lot of acrylic residue on the out side , is it that way on the inside ? Im doing a osage /future wood footed riser and its concerning me a bit ?

Yeah, your pic looks exactly like the block I got. There did seem to be a lot of residue on mine as well. Other than the clogging abrasive sleeves and belts, it works just fine.

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #14 on:** June 30, 2018, 01:04:46 PM »

Ok Thank you sir I appreciate it I will just prep it well ,osage is pretty oily and never had a issue but putting the residue & oil together I figured I would ask ! never hurts with all the great bowyers around here !

C. Johnson · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2018, 03:25:43 PM »

Any time my friend! Glad I could help!

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #16 on:** July 14, 2018, 08:43:24 AM »

Craig you where dead right this future wood is ruff on jointer blades to ,looks like xmas decorations on the floor...lol ,its gummy and sticky on the blades I like the action wood much better works like regular wood , next time I want different colors Im going to try dyes ! Im reserving my thoughts tell the end but so far I dont like it !

C. Johnson · « **Reply #17 on:** July 16, 2018, 12:08:52 PM »

Yeah, it's gummy and sticky for sure. It will turn out just fine though.

Incidentally, on my quest for colorful riser material, I discovered a company called Webbwood. They have all kinds of cool stuff. With or without resin. You might check em' out.

BMorv · « **Reply #18 on:** July 16, 2018, 02:39:37 PM »

I like those colors Ritchie! Should look good.

Forwardhandle · « **Reply #19 on:** July 16, 2018, 03:33:42 PM »

Thanks Ben I'm having fun with it I get inspired from all the nice bows around here ,I'm still playing with accent thicknesses !

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