DymaLux
How the Wood Scale Works
The scale above displays the measured values for this species of wood compared to Oak – a wood species most people are familiar with.
The red line shows the value for this wood, while the tan line represents the baseline value for Oak.
Common Names:
Dymondwood
Scientific Names:
Cousineau Wood Products
Why we use for Bokken:
DymaLux is the new Dymondwood. DymaLux is tough and holds up with rigorous combat training. Beautiful as well. Think of it as a super plywood, where usual plywood might have 6 layers in an inch, DymaLux has 20! The more edges you have the stronger the impact strength.
Appearance:
DymaLux is a resin-infused birch laminate that is dyed into warm wood tones as well as bright, multicolor patterns. The added resin and extreme pressure used during the production process give DymaLux its phenomenal strength and stability. The material is water & heat resistant, twice as dense as rock maple, harder than African blackwood, machines like a dream, and requires no finish coat.
Common applications for DymaLux include knife handles, pistol grips, bow grips, game calls, kitchen utensils, jewelry, and so much more.
Grain:
All ply's are oriented with grain in the same direction
Durability:
Very durable.
Scent:
Has an interesting sweet smell when worked.
Safety:
A mask is recommended when sanding DymaLux
Availability:
Successful DymaLux applications include, but are not limited to the following: Archery Stock, Pistol Grips, Crafts, Knitting Needles, Ornaments, Pens, Brushes, Awards, Frames, Billiards Tables and Pool Cues, Musical Instruments.
Other Comments:
DymaLux is essentially the same product as Dymondwood and is super dense and hard. Has approximately 29 plys per inch
