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Title: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: nchunter on July 21, 2010, 08:30:00 AM
I've seen zircote risers, but has anyone seen zircote used on limbs?  I like the look of it, but one exotic wood website I looked at described zircote as a "little brittle" so I was wondering.
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: Blackhawk on July 21, 2010, 10:04:00 AM
I love it in risers, but would reserve judgment for it as limb veneers.  Most of what I have seen has been very dark (almost purple-black) and I just prefer more contrast and pattern on my limbs.  As to being brittle, not a clue, but bet a bowyer chimes in soon.
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: JRY309 on July 21, 2010, 05:31:00 PM
I would think you could use it as a veneer,because a veneer is just for looks.I've seen macasser ebony veneers on limbs.I love it is a riser,good looking heavy wood.It looks great in my RER Vortex riser.
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: Lamey on July 22, 2010, 06:48:00 AM
Ive used it alot in knife handles and would think its pretty heavy even for just a veneer thickness,  although its very close to Bocote in many ways,  so I guess it could be used.   So there ive confused the issue even more.
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: Danny Rowan on July 22, 2010, 10:00:00 AM
Yep it can be used, I know I have seen a Zipper with zircote limb vaneers.
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: V-Archer on July 22, 2010, 01:41:00 PM
I have used it in a few bows that I made. No problems so far.
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: sndmn11 on July 22, 2010, 09:10:00 PM
My Rose Oak has it for a riser and limb veneers....
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: Bivyhunter on July 22, 2010, 09:45:00 PM
I use it regularly for limb veneers and is featured on the Schleyer model.  No issues.
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: gobblegrunter on July 22, 2010, 09:47:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by sndmn11:
My Rose Oak has it for a riser and limb veneers....
Pics please!    :)
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: Lamey on July 22, 2010, 10:19:00 PM
yep somebody post some pics.  Ziricote is about my favourite wood, or one of them,   been looking for a nice enough piece for a riser, but most of it im finding is full of deep end checks etc...
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: sndmn11 on July 23, 2010, 12:01:00 PM
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=062603;p=1
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: BRITTMAN on July 23, 2010, 01:06:00 PM
Joe Bacote limb vanners look outstanding with a zercote riser and bacote accents . One of the best looking bows I have ever see was a Crow creek with Bacote limbs , Zercote riser with bacote accents .
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: 7eyes on July 23, 2010, 05:56:00 PM
I've used Ziricote for risers and limb veneers. Keep them under .020 It's getting hard to find.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/7eyes_photo/Longbows/P3270005.jpg) (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/7eyes_photo/Longbows/P3270002.jpg) (http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/7eyes_photo/Longbows/P3270008.jpg)
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: e alexander on July 23, 2010, 05:59:00 PM
7eyes, that is one fine looking bow! Really like the look of the grip.
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: 7eyes on July 23, 2010, 06:07:00 PM
Thank You
Title: Re: Is zircote too brittle for limb veneers?
Post by: LAR43 on July 23, 2010, 11:27:00 PM
Got 'em on my RER Vortex.

Larry
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