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Moe Shetty:
Does a billet with very thin growth rings make a better bow than one with thicker growth rings? I have a piece of Osage that's difficult to chase the ring, I hope it's worth it.

Pat B:
I like thin ringed osage. Try your best to get a good, clean back ring if you can. If not add a rawhide backing.

PEARL DRUMS:
I agree with Mr. Brennan. Tight ringed wood seems to be more resilient. You really notice that when you make a whitewood sapling bow(s).

superdav95:
+2 for what they said.  It’s worth it it’s just more tricky to do. 

Selfbowman:
Well I was on the same page as Pat for some years but have since changed my views. Thin ringed Osage will make a good bow. But as I have learned more about early wood . I’ve changed my thinking.
The early wood is weaker and I think it allows set to happen easier. But f you are chasing performance it matters. If not Osage is still the king. Arvin

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