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Title: Limb Wood
Post by: pinecrest on April 18, 2008, 05:32:00 PM
I am looking at a heavier set of limbs for my Chekmate TDH2.I don't know much about these woods.Can anyone provide some input on their pros and cons?I am looking at 70#@32''.My choices are;Black Locust,Hickory,Maple,Red Elm and Shedua.Thanks
Title: Re: Limb Wood
Post by: BMOELLER on April 18, 2008, 07:55:00 PM
What is your riser made up of? Are you thinking of using these woods as core wood?  If its for veneers it wont make much difference in performance. Just a matter of looks.  I have bocote veneers over hickory cores.