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CharrDad:
Great idea. I'm looking for some speciality lumber stores now. Hopefully I'll not have to rely on the chain stores. I'm sure a small hardwood specialist would have better boards on hand, plus I'm hoping to get a contrasting wood for the handle.
CharrDad

George Tsoukalas:
Welcome. For your fist, think about a bend in the handle bow. Look for straight grained  boards. Stuff on my site. Jawge

tpoof:
I would like to add.... be prepared to be swept away in one of the greatest pastimes there is...
There is something truely magical about taking a piece of wood and watching it come alive from working with your hands..

Enjoy the ride!  ;)

CharrDad:
Great News!
I have found a local speciality lumber manufacturer. They will plane any board to my specs. I assume I'll stic with 3/4" thick which seems to be what most build alongs suggest. Here's a list of what they have to choose from. DO any of you guys have any suggestions other than the red oak. How about interesting combinations for limb/riser? I'd love to hear what anyone thinks. I'm planning on getting a few boards this weekend, and getting started.
ALDER
ASH
BASSWOOD
BEECH
BIRCH
CHERRY
HARD MAPLE
SOFT MAPLE
HICKORY
JATOBA
MAHOGANY
RED OAK
WHITE OAK
WALNUT

Thanks for the input.

CharrDad

Lost Arra:
Hickory and hard maple would be my choice. That's what I have used to get my best board bows.

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