Anyone ever used wood for risers?

#22

Lol :rofl:

#23

A single solid wood riser will be a lot better than stacked risers, especially for that height.

I think plywood would be fine, stuff is tough and won’t split.
But solid hardwood is better.
Even softwood is fine in a pinch.

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ThiThis is what im dealing with.
Want to change for a solid 1.5" block if possible.

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#25

That’s a great idea.

#26

Good multiplex wood is great. I even did truck extentions with 12mm thick multiplex made out of birch. I even have some tunnelrisers made out of wood, stuff is just awesome.

#27

Never heard of multiplex wood. Ill do some research on it

#28

it’s probably just another word in the US.
Edit: It is cross laminated plywood.

#29

:+1: good to know

#30

The good thing about cross laminated plywood is that it doesn’t bend as easily as other woods when machining.

#31

:thinking: that is a good point.
Ill be looking at different hard woods and the onenyou mentionned in coming days and well see what i can come up with.
I intend on carving it into something to make it look original.
Was thinking a snake but too generic. We’ll see.

#32

You can also get 3" aluminum box tubing scraps from your local metal shop or scrap yard for free probably

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#33

ive seen stacked leather risers. works. could cut a milk jug up if youre desperate.

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#34

I think baltic birch would work well. Void free, cross laminated, marine glue. You can use titebond3 to glue a few layers together. Probably stronger than hardwood overall (won’t crack along grain).

https://www.woodworkerssource.com/blog/woodworking-101/tips-tricks/your-ultimate-guide-to-baltic-birch-plywood-why-its-better-when-to-use-it/

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#35

More like 30 milk jugs lol. I need 1.5 inches at the moment. Might go for 2in

#36

Cool thx. Ill have a look

#37

Thought about that also. Going to my local scrap yard and getting metal.
Im just really set on wood cause i want to carve it into something

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#38

Yeah, you definitely want a solid riser for that height.

I’d actually consider a tapped aluminum block where you bolt in from both ends, it will have a lot more rigidity. You’re probably losing a lot of turning in that thing. If thats outside your means, I’d definitely make sure the holes in your riser aren’t oversized.

#39

Currently its a tight fit in the holes. Will keep it that way also for next one because i had some before that the screws where just a tad to small and one day i hit a crack and everything shifted.
Good thing i was going slow.