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Title: Grain orientation in a laminated riser
Post by: BenM on August 05, 2014, 02:19:00 PM

I've acquired some 1"x2.25"x16" long black walnut boards that if like to make some risers out of for Hill style bows.  I plan on laminating the risers with some sort of accent stripe of glass,phenolic,or other wood like Osage. My question is does it really make a huge difference which grain is on the back and belly (edge or flat)?  Especially since they will laminated with something else to form a riser block.  
Thanks
Ben

Title: Re: Grain orientation in a laminated riser
Post by: LittleBen on August 05, 2014, 04:30:00 PM

I would argue that this probably does not matter at all. Grain violation probably matters much more.

In reality risers should be made to be much stronger than needed so the difference between edge and flat grain should not be important.

Title: Re: Grain orientation in a laminated riser
Post by: KenH on August 06, 2014, 09:32:00 AM

Since you're laminating, grain direction should be irrelevant.

Title: Re: Grain orientation in a laminated riser
Post by: BenM on August 06, 2014, 10:39:00 PM

Thanks for the advice