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Title: Riser question
Post by: wislnwings on July 13, 2018, 06:35:52 AM

I've noticed on a few bows I've shot with laminated risers that over time you can feel a "line" along some of the layers.  (Hopefully that makes sense)  Is that normal or is that a sign of a future problem?

Title: Re: Riser question
Post by: kennym on July 13, 2018, 07:11:09 AM

I’ve had a couple I’ve built do that, always where wood meets glass or phenolic accents. Wood swells and shrinkss a bit even with good finish. They never caused probs but I don’t use much for accents except wood lately. Yours may be something totally different too.

Title: Re: Riser question
Post by: Shredd on July 13, 2018, 08:56:42 AM

What Kenny said...  I only use wood for accents...

Title: Re: Riser question
Post by: C. Johnson on July 13, 2018, 09:04:57 AM

Quote from: Shredd on July 13, 2018, 08:56:42 AM

What Kenny said...  I only use wood for accents...

Agreed.  Me too. (for the most part)

Title: Re: Riser question
Post by: wislnwings on July 13, 2018, 08:36:21 PM

Thanks guys.  These are not on bows I've built but on laminated bows either myself or friends have owned.  I was just wondering if they are anything to be concerned over.  I've never had any issue with any of them, just curious.