Is dymondwood brittle?

[sam barrett]

Hey guys, I've read on some forums that dymondwood is brittle?  In your experience do you think that's true?  I thought it was supposed to be pretty tough, but have never actually used it before.  I do own an ilf riser made with dymondwood and have no problems, but just wanted to get some opinions from people with more experience than me.  Thanks!

[Crooked Stic]

It is brittle in areas where you would have a thin part. Such as the sides of an ILF pocket. If you left it flat on the pad probably be okay.

[buckeyebowhunter]

I actually prefer working with it and have not had any problems. Just don't put it in the oven to cure glue. I learned the hard way.

[Tim Finley]

Diamond wood is no longer made but there are others . Diamond wood came in different hardness one being more compressed and was a little brittle and would crack in the edges of the lams . LDX  (low density) was the one for bows it was less brittle not compressed as hard and didn't crack from heat or stress . I have used Webb wood and they have about the same material as LDX Diamond wood and it seems to be ok for bows.