Does tulipwood turn darker overtime like osage and coco does.

Thanks
Benny

I had my Tulipwood Pl made last year for me, and the BW boys told me that it actually lightnes up a litle and takes on a purplish hugh to it. So they suggested that if I didnt like they would pick the darkest tulipwood to start with that way when it does lighten up it wouldnt look so purpilish.

I have two longbows with Tullipwood veneers, both Monarch's made by Monty mybe 10 or more years old.  Neither have turned lighter or darker.

dunno all i know is it makes a fine looking bow!

Yes, I agree, tulipwood is among the most beautiful woods there is. That, and osage.

Here are mine..

I'm not seeing any change in my Tulipwood limbs on my TallTines.

Here is a picture:




For reference, the Cocobolo risers were done about a week apart out of the same block of wood.  You can see how dark and red the top one is compared to the bottom lighter more orange.  They are both a deep, dark, rich red now.

 

 

jacobsladder, that's one beautiful bow. What is it?

jacobsladder, that's one beautiful bow. What is it?

oops, how did that double post happen? Sorry.

Doug...that is a "riverraisen" bow by Tom Moran

Tom is a small time bowyer in Monroe, Michgan...Makes some great 1 pc and 3 pc longbows...

Super guy to deal with!

I like that Tulipwood.

Dalbergia Frutescens (Tulipwood) is a true rosewood that comes from the arid desert region of northeast Brazil. Mainly in the state of Para. It grows about the size of a small apple tree with a long board being 6 or 7 feet.  Most tulipwood does not have any big changes in color, either by light or air.  I have seen pieces set for five years unfinshed near a window and look the same way once the dust was wiped off.  Cut permits were non existent recently, I certainly hope that this material doesn't end up on the Cites list or fall under the jurisdiction of the LACY act.  The most cool thing about tulip is the aroma when it is cut.  Smells like a sweet flower.  The wood is very stringy and holds shape even when very thin.  You can take a veneer that is .025" , thin as a thick piece of paper, and barely break it in half.  Tough stuff.  One of my favorites.  LF

Thanks for the help guys.

I received this riser in the mail today from Bob Morrison.



Pics do not do it justice.

Benny

I think Tulipwood and Macassar Ebony are made for each other!

I will have a bow with Tulipwood veneers someday...    

Josh

Josh,I agreed with you:the combination of Ebony and Tulipwood is just gorgeous.

Here is my daughters Tulipwood JavaMan.