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Title: Osage/Yew Riser?
Post by: gobblegrunter on January 23, 2011, 07:47:00 PM
Has anyone ever seen these two woods used together in a riser? If so, anyone know where one might see some pics?
Title: Re: Osage/Yew Riser?
Post by: Bob B. on January 23, 2011, 08:38:00 PM
I never have ... possibly because Yew is light and soft, not real good qualities to put in a riser ... my opinion only.

Bob.
Title: Re: Osage/Yew Riser?
Post by: gobblegrunter on January 23, 2011, 09:27:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Bob B.:
I never have ... possibly because Yew is light and soft, not real good qualities to put in a riser ... my opinion only.

Bob.
It seems like that might just be the answer. Even google images couldnt show me a pic of the combo. I did know that yew was soft, but figured that it had be used in a bow riser with osage SOMEWHERE in the world. Oh well. Thanks Bob.
Title: Re: Osage/Yew Riser?
Post by: J. Oles on January 23, 2011, 10:28:00 PM
Osage does change color "mellow" over time.

You might want to consider this when making a wood selection.
Title: Re: Osage/Yew Riser?
Post by: legends1 on January 24, 2011, 01:19:00 AM
Just built a awesome looking
bow for a customer with osage limbs with a myrtle riser.
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