Nope. I don't find much that is odd these days. I just expect odd anyway. Tell you what I wouldn't spend $250 on a stave. I'm glad I make my own selfies after I read threads like this. My advice is go to Home Depot and buy a straight grained red oak board, 1776. Don't get a board stave with knots. It will break sooner rather than later. How do I know? Ive probably made more board bows than any one on here. I've been making board bows since '93. EVERY board bow I've tried to make with a knot in it (sometimes you can't see them until you get into the wood) has broken. Board'll cost ya $7. Forget about your U stave. It's not worth it; life is too short. My wife's cousin just died and another one is getting married Sat. It's the good with the bad. You learned an expensive lesson. Jawge
