Then your horizontal,,,would be vertical,..
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If u follow a ring,,,,your bow is less likely break...the edge grain may be stronger,,,but it may not be as durable,,,,that's why most stave bows are not oriented like that,,..it works good for a board stave,,,when designed properly,,..I have no scientific,,,proof,,,,,just my opinion ,,..