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Is spectraply the same as actionwood
« on: April 23, 2019, 03:40:15 PM »

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Re: Is spectraply the same as actionwood
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2019, 05:15:49 PM »
Probably depends on the adhesive used in manufacturing. Or in other words, I don't know :goldtooth:
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Re: Is spectraply the same as actionwood
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2019, 08:38:24 PM »
Yes it is widely used in risers. It is not the same as the old actionwood. I have made several one piece bow risers. For a heavier TD. I will Ibeam it. 
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Re: Is spectraply the same as actionwood
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2019, 10:56:05 AM »
Yes it is widely used in risers. It is not the same as the old actionwood. I have made several one piece bow risers. For a heavier TD. I will Ibeam it. 

Awesome! Define heavier? I'm building a 50# tdlb and will be laminating phenolic strips into the riser... would i still need to ibeam after that?

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Re: Is spectraply the same as actionwood
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2019, 11:40:25 AM »
I think you will be fine with the phenolic.

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Re: Is spectraply the same as actionwood
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2019, 03:02:26 PM »
They really have some wild color combinations.  Has anyone tried making limb laminations from this wood.
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Re: Is spectraply the same as actionwood
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2019, 05:23:29 PM »
As. veneers it works well . Kenny does a double angle cut on it that make nice veneers.

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