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Title: light riser, dark limbs
Post by: gringol on May 29, 2013, 09:01:00 AM
Im trying to come up with wood combos, and I'm thinking of something like a curly maple riser with figured walnut limbs.  If you have something like that, please post some pics.  Thanks.
Title: Re: light riser, dark limbs
Post by: Safari Scott on May 29, 2013, 10:04:00 AM
Apparently dark limbs don't look so good in the sunlight as it shows streaks in the glass. But as far as combos go, you've got Wenge, Cocobolo, Macassar, walnut and stained bocote which are all really nice darker types.

For the lighter part Zebra wood is great, or myrtle.

Anyway good luck, choosing woods is one of the best parts!
Title: Re: light riser, dark limbs
Post by: Biathlonman on May 29, 2013, 10:17:00 AM
I've got a tulipwood riser with juniper veneers that I think looks awesome.  Pictures are in the classifieds.  Going to give it another day or so then just keep it.
Title: Re: light riser, dark limbs
Post by: Brock on May 29, 2013, 10:27:00 AM
i had a robertson fatal styk that had a mix of cocobola with myrtle in handle....then juniper limbs....it was a very striking bow.

here is one he has with coco and maple in riser and juniper limbs.

http://www.tradout.com/fatal-styk-z-l302-60-56-at-28/
Title: Re: light riser, dark limbs
Post by: gringol on May 30, 2013, 07:48:00 AM
That juniper looks sharp.  I've actually been thinking pretty hard about juniper limbs.  The combo with the riser is what hangs me up...