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Offline bowmunky13

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red oak boards......
« on: May 02, 2008, 12:50:42 am »
hey all... i have purchased a few red oak boards and wanted to know if i should bring it down to a growth ring first before i work it all out to a bow...
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: red oak boards......
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2008, 12:58:11 am »
No you don't have to but you do need a straight grained piece. There's some info on board choice on my site. I'll let you read it and ask questions. Time for bed.
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