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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Skin-on-frame
By:West
Date: 11/29/2001, 11:40 pm
In Response To: Re: Skin-on-Frame: Skin-on-frame (John E)

John - White oak grows in Iowa so you should have no problem getting some. 1/4" thick is fine for ribs. 3/8" thick is good for the hoop. Soak in water for several days before steaming. The term bending oak means that it has been air dried and is straight grained with no flaws. Kiln dried wood will work fine as long as it is soaked before use. Do not use red oak as it decays quick when damp.

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Skin-on-Frame: Skin-on-frame
John E -- 11/22/2001, 12:31 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Skin-on-frame
Roger Nuffer -- 11/22/2001, 7:55 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Skin-on-frame
John E -- 11/29/2001, 10:46 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Skin-on-frame
Roger Nuffer -- 11/30/2001, 3:29 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Skin-on-frame
West -- 11/29/2001, 11:40 pm
Bending oak
Jason -- 11/25/2001, 1:48 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Skin-on-frame
Bob Kelim -- 11/23/2001, 1:56 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Skin-on-frame *Pic*
Roger Nuffer -- 11/23/2001, 5:45 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Skin-on-frame
Bob Kelim -- 11/23/2001, 7:06 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Skin-on-frame
Roger Nuffer -- 11/24/2001, 2:11 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Skin-on-frame
Brian Nystrom -- 11/26/2001, 12:38 pm
2nd attempt at posting pictures
Tom Johansen -- 11/27/2001, 2:16 am
bending wood *Pic*
Tom Johansen -- 11/27/2001, 1:57 am
Re: bending wood
Brian Nystrom -- 11/27/2001, 12:33 pm
Re: bending wood
Tom Johansen -- 11/27/2001, 11:25 pm