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Title: Sapele for a riser???
Post by: longrifle on June 01, 2015, 05:34:00 PM

Thinking of using some quilted Sapele for a ASL longbow riser has anyone tried it. Just wondering if it's strong enough.

Title: Re: Sapele for a riser???
Post by: delongbows on June 01, 2015, 06:37:00 PM

I have built two d/r longbows with it this year. I have one and dmaxshawn has the other. One is #50 and the other is #55. Mine has had plenty of shots with no ill effects...the other not so many, but still a lot.

Title: Re: Sapele for a riser???
Post by: Robertfishes on June 01, 2015, 09:16:00 PM

I made this Sapele bow for Helens Father earlier this year. It is a 58" recurve and 32# at 28" draw weight. The Sapele in the riser was not highly figured though...     (http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt46/Robertfishes/dennisrisersapele_zpsiuufj5au.jpg) (http://s596.photobucket.com/user/Robertfishes/media/dennisrisersapele_zpsiuufj5au.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Sapele for a riser???
Post by: longrifle on June 01, 2015, 09:53:00 PM

Thanks guys I think I'll try it. It seems heavy and strong enough just never heard of anyone using it.

Title: Re: Sapele for a riser???
Post by: Robertfishes on June 01, 2015, 10:33:00 PM

I did add 2 pieces of 030 fiberglass to the back of the bow. If the bow would have been over 40# I would have put 3 pieces of 030 glass in the riser.

Title: Re: Sapele for a riser???
Post by: beachbowhunter on June 02, 2015, 11:09:00 AM

I'm making one right now. The Sapele feels very light and doesnt give me the impression of being very strong. Could be wrong. The bow is only about 38# so it should be fine.  Good luck on yours.