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Title: Is spectraply the same as actionwood
Post by: pigops on April 23, 2019, 03:40:15 PM

Can I buy this: https://www.cwp-usa.com/collections/spectraply-panel-10x35 to make bow risers?

Title: Re: Is spectraply the same as actionwood
Post by: Flem on April 23, 2019, 05:15:49 PM

Probably depends on the adhesive used in manufacturing. Or in other words, I don't know :goldtooth:
Contact the manufacturer and find out the heat rating.

Title: Re: Is spectraply the same as actionwood
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 23, 2019, 08:38:24 PM

Yes it is widely used in risers. It is not the same as the old actionwood. I have made several one piece bow risers. For a heavier TD. I will Ibeam it. 

Title: Re: Is spectraply the same as actionwood
Post by: pigops on April 24, 2019, 10:56:05 AM

Quote from: Crooked Stic on April 23, 2019, 08:38:24 PM

Yes it is widely used in risers. It is not the same as the old actionwood. I have made several one piece bow risers. For a heavier TD. I will Ibeam it. 

Awesome! Define heavier? I'm building a 50# tdlb and will be laminating phenolic strips into the riser... would i still need to ibeam after that?

Title: Re: Is spectraply the same as actionwood
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 24, 2019, 11:40:25 AM

I think you will be fine with the phenolic.

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Title: Re: Is spectraply the same as actionwood
Post by: Bow Bender on April 24, 2019, 03:02:26 PM

They really have some wild color combinations.  Has anyone tried making limb laminations from this wood.

Title: Re: Is spectraply the same as actionwood
Post by: Crooked Stic on April 24, 2019, 05:23:29 PM

As. veneers it works well . Kenny does a double angle cut on it that make nice veneers.

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