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Title: Riser block glue-up
Post by: Sigmazxcs on December 11, 2012, 02:06:00 AM
Hi guys, it's me again.
Annoying, I know.    :(

This time, I'm ready to buy the materials to get my riser done, but I have one last question for the experienced bowyers out there.

How do I glue up my riser block?
I want to have a 1/4" phenolic i-beam as core, and action wood to sandwich that. Is it still possible to add some 1/16" phenolic strips as accents like many other risers?  

This is probably the last thing I need to know before I place an order for the materials.
Thanks guys! Your patience is much appreciated!  :)
Title: Re: Riser block glue-up
Post by: 2treks on December 11, 2012, 04:50:00 AM
If you want an I-Beam(back to belly) and accent stripes(side to side) as well,you can do that. It will be two different glue ups. Do one-let it cure and then do the other.
Good luck,
Title: Re: Riser block glue-up
Post by: Sigmazxcs on December 11, 2012, 05:00:00 AM
Hi Deshler,

So does that mean I cut the action wood into 4 pieces? I was thinking if I can cut it into 2 and do the accent first, then I'll have that piece and insert the i-beam into it.
Title: Re: Riser block glue-up
Post by: 2treks on December 11, 2012, 08:38:00 AM
NO,
Do one at a time.
I would do the Accent first-glue it and let dry.
Then do the I-beam.
Chuck
Title: Re: Riser block glue-up
Post by: Sigmazxcs on December 11, 2012, 10:18:00 AM
I see.
So I should glue it like a normal accented riser first, then half it belly to back and add the I-beam? Is that right?
Title: Re: Riser block glue-up
Post by: md126 on December 11, 2012, 10:53:00 AM
yes, that's correct.  i'd do it in 2 steps like you were doing 2 seperate risers.

two tracks x2
Title: Re: Riser block glue-up
Post by: Sigmazxcs on December 11, 2012, 11:23:00 AM
I see. Thanks guys!  :)  
Thanks for the tips! Really helped me a lot!
Time to go draw up the final bit of my riser.
Title: Re: Riser block glue-up
Post by: 2treks on December 12, 2012, 07:07:00 AM
Good luck, show us a pic when you get it.
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