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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Rib Stock
By:Arko Bronaugh
Date: 5/12/2003, 4:06 pm
In Response To: Skin-on-Frame: Rib Stock (Richard)

: I need your advise. The only hardwoods I can find localy are kiln dried. Will
: this work for the ribs? If so how long does it need to be soaked? Steamed?

: Thanks
: Richard

I used kiln dried Ash for my ribs. Soaked for 2-3 days and steamed for around 15 or 20 minutes if memory serves. They generally bent very well. Just do it quickly before they cool.

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Skin-on-Frame: Rib Stock
Richard -- 5/12/2003, 3:36 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Rib Stock
Jim Elbrecht -- 5/13/2003, 8:16 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Rib Stock
steve hartmann -- 5/12/2003, 4:33 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Rib Stock
Arko Bronaugh -- 5/12/2003, 4:06 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Rib Stock
Rich Weise -- 5/13/2003, 9:51 pm