Manny
I'm sure you have seen a few logs floating in the surf..Bet you didn't want to crack out that drawknife and go find a clean ring...
That blank should get there soon...It won't need salt water to make it any faster..I hope you do the tips and grip like your red oak bow..
Rich-decompressed at night getting circled by 15' whites...seen enough wood on the bottom of the sea to build a really big crappy boat..