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DanaM:
If you go with hickory remember it has an affinity for moisture and works best very dry.
Red or white oak, hard maple, hickory, or the ash would all be good choices. I know that alder, basswood are not good choices

DanaM

CharrDad:
alder, basswood are NO GO's!  Got it. Thanks DanaM.

Question, is the hard maple to hard to form with hand tools. I'll be using rasp, sureform, maybe a drawknife or spokeshave.

Thanks CharrDad

DanaM:
Nope not if yer tools are sharp. If your doing a board bow remember to pay attention to the grain. Its all about the grain.
Hey did I mention to make sure the grain is right ;D ;D ;)

Have fun with it and take yer time, heck do a build along so folks can help ya.

DanaM

Hillbilly:
If you're wanting to build a bow with a glued-on riser, a 1" or 5/4 board might be better than 3/4. That will give you enough wood to leave the handle section stiff enough that you won't have problems with the riser popping off.

CharrDad:
So you say it's all about the grain, huh?

Seriously, thanks for all the help. I think I will do a build along.That's a fantastic idea. Hopefully by this time next week I'll have some good straight boards, a clean garage and be be ready to get started.

CharrDad

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