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Offline Dante_F

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faded bloodwood?
« on: March 20, 2019, 08:36:07 pm »
i've heard bloodwood turns ugly over time and i have the opportunity to get some but i dont want to use it if it turns bad, so does it fade that bad or what. pictures would be great and thank you  :D
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Offline Pat B

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Re: faded bloodwood?
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2019, 08:51:34 pm »
I wouldn't be surprised. I've never messed with bloodwood but lots of woods change color or darken over time due to UV light. It doesn't affect the strength of the wood though.
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Offline DC

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Re: faded bloodwood?
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2019, 08:59:35 pm »
I tried Bloodwood for tips once and in some part of it, finishing I think, it ran red stain all over the bow. If you get some test it with whatever finish and glues you plan on using.
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Offline Badger

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Re: faded bloodwood?
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2019, 06:15:23 am »
  Bloodwood has all kinds of problems besides being extremely hard on the lungs. It chips and splits also besides getting dark. I like it for knife handles but thats about it.
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Offline ohma2

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Re: faded bloodwood?
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2019, 08:01:25 am »
I used it for tip overlays and even after a good cleaning it wouldnt stick very well.2 differrent bows lost overlays.
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Offline Dante_F

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Re: faded bloodwood?
« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2019, 08:39:57 am »
so thats a no no on overlays and such, even though this isnt bow related, could it be good for knife scales? (grasping at straws) :P
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