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Title: Beechwood
Post by: Garman on May 26, 2018, 11:37:28 AM

Hey guys, I have access to some good beechwood. Is it any good for bowmaking...laminations, core, riser,?

Title: Re: Beechwood
Post by: wood carver 2 on May 27, 2018, 12:36:04 PM

Beech is strong and works well in risers. It might be a bit brittle for cores, but it should be good as veneers under glass.
Dave.

Title: Re: Beechwood
Post by: Garman on May 27, 2018, 02:04:54 PM

Thank you for the answer, my brother issues owns a woodworking, shop. Got some in and wondered if I wanted it. Very nice grain. I may take it make risers and laminations. What I read did not speak well to core material due to compression (believe I stated that right).