longbow riser material

[gbrick98]

I'm planning on making a longbow soon and i was thinking about making the riser out of lignum vitae. Does anybody know if this type of wood would work?

[Bisch]

I just looked it up, and I think it would work just fine for a bow riser. It is known for its strength and density.

Bisch

[jerp]

Have you worked with lignum vitae before? I think it would be a real challenge and very hard on tools. I have a woodworking mallet made out of that stuff and it is incredibly hard and dense.

[WTK]

Back in the old days they used it for bearing blocks if that gives you any idea how tough it is.

[Flint knapper]

I kind of favor Zebra wood for my bow handles.

[chackworth3]

Yep it should work

[KenWood]

Almost anything will work. The riser is a non working part. That wood is not easy to work though.