choice of 3?

[mikekeswick]

By the sounds of it that ebay seller doesn't really know what they are doing.
Take Mark and everyone else's advice - don't do it!
I'm presuming you are in England...and so am I. I can help you out with a seasoned self stave/laminated stave. Just send me a PM

[Squirrelslayer]

PM sent, i won't be buying that stave of ebay and i think i will take up your offer instead i am still looking into getting some boards. SS

[PatM]

I'm not sure why you're not quick drying at least some of the Maple you have, if that is in fact what it is. It would be good to go in a couple of weeks if you get going on it and bring it into the warmest dry area you can find.

[adb]

I wouldn't buy any of those combos. I'm not a big fan of oak, and all the others are tension strong backing materials. Ash, elm, hickory... all backing woods. For 50 GBP, you could do much better.

[Squirrelslayer]

ok looks like i won't be buying the wood. thanks guys SS