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Title: birch vs maple actionwood
Post by: mooseman76 on January 21, 2009, 12:12:00 AM
I'd like to hear from some bowyers about the difference between these two materials.  I've read about birch actionwood being less desirable than maple actionwood, but never seen any reasons why.  Thanks...Mike
Title: Re: birch vs maple actionwood
Post by: Frenchymanny on January 21, 2009, 02:22:00 PM
TTT for a very good question!

F-Manny
Title: Re: birch vs maple actionwood
Post by: Hatrick on January 21, 2009, 07:37:00 PM
TTT
Title: Re: birch vs maple actionwood
Post by: AdamH on January 21, 2009, 08:18:00 PM
Im sure Black Widow could answer this ...
Title: Re: birch vs maple actionwood
Post by: Paul WA on January 22, 2009, 02:48:00 PM
Good question. Never shot either but I sure like the bamboo actionwood...PR
Title: Re: birch vs maple actionwood
Post by: George D. Stout on January 22, 2009, 11:04:00 PM
Well actually, it nearly ceases being wood after it is injected with the hot plastics, so I really suspect there is little if any difference.
Both can make excellent riser woods in their natural state.
Title: Re: birch vs maple actionwood
Post by: Bob Sarrels on January 22, 2009, 11:11:00 PM
I'm with George.
Title: Re: birch vs maple actionwood
Post by: ChuckC on January 22, 2009, 11:46:00 PM
unless it changed, actionwood is not "injected" but simply laminated like plywood and cut across the laminations.  Dymondwood is similar but "injected".
ChuckC
Title: Re: birch vs maple actionwood
Post by: mooseman76 on January 23, 2009, 05:14:00 AM
Yep, I was asking only about the non-impregnated actionwood.  Dymondwood is a whole other creature...Mike
Title: Re: birch vs maple actionwood
Post by: Canadabowyer on January 23, 2009, 10:50:00 AM
I have used both for risers and can not tell any difference.I have not used either for limb lams so can't say about limbs.  Bob
Title: Re: birch vs maple actionwood
Post by: Crooked Stic on January 23, 2009, 08:14:00 PM
My guess maple might be better in limbs. You might need a chrono to see it.