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Title: poplar riser?
Post by: ocd on February 21, 2009, 09:29:00 PM

I have a three piece 50#@27" 62"ntn with a 15" riser. the riser is cracked and I want to replace it with a riser made from poplar. Is poplar strong enough to use as a riser wood.

Title: Re: poplar riser?
Post by: Holm-Made on February 22, 2009, 01:09:00 AM

Not in my opinion.  There is so many other better choices out there.  If you did use the popular you'd have to laminate it with some other things I would think.  Chad

Title: Re: poplar riser?
Post by: sulphur on February 22, 2009, 07:26:00 AM

if you want a lighter wood you could use maple or ash.  poplar just ins't strong enough.

Title: Re: poplar riser?
Post by: ocd on February 22, 2009, 12:49:00 PM

thanks guy's