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Offline stringstretcher

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Hickory bow backing
« on: March 05, 2011, 09:23:49 am »
For you that use hickory as a bow backing, how much difference is there in using kiln dried lumber vs air dried?  Or for that matter as bow laminations as well?

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Re: Hickory bow backing
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2011, 09:47:29 am »
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     I've used both, have not noticed any difference at all. Once it's been around the shop a couple of days it's all at the same relative humidity....