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Re: An introduction, and I think my Dad's been holding out on me.
« Reply #15 on: July 11, 2012, 11:36:19 pm »
Now that you know it's Oak ,  If you look at a piece that has been planed on the face or edge , The pores on Red Oak will be open , and the pores on White Oak will be closed (filled with a sort of foam  like the pith of a tree ).It looks like tight rings ( Grown in colder climate, shade  or poor soil. ) which usually means harder , more dense wood.Should work out well for you . Red or White , Oak is a good choice for a new bowyer.Not very finicky and easy to work with good sharp tools.