I see this stuff advertised for risers and core material all the time. Anyone know what "action wood" is, and how it stacks up to other wood?
tx, Dave
Basically, it's laminated maple or birch for the most part. I'm sure other woods have been used as well. Due to it being a laminate product, it has better enviromental stability than a nonlaminated piece of wood. It's been used by a lot bowyers for many years in limb laminations and risers. That should tell you there's something good about it. It can be dyed a variaty of colors and can make quite a handsome riser.
Yup, Actionwood is laminated. Dymondwood is laminated under extreme pressure. Both are used in risers. Dymondwood makes a denser riser (heavier), but both work well. Obviously Dymondwood would not work for limb laminations.
Here is an actionwood limb veneer (camo):
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Camo%20Kanati/CamoKanati013-1.jpg)
Actionwood riser
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/DavesKanati4.jpg)
More limb veneers (vertical)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/DavesKanati1.jpg)
And a Dymondwood riser
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v612/30coupe/Kanati%20Longbow/MyKanati-1-1.jpg)