chawbeef
40 Cal.
Just wondering what other straight grained woods were used besides Hickory for ramrods??
Never found oak to be too brittle or hard. OTOH, I think that correctly used many choices will work. Most of us have probably observed some cringeworthy techniques!
That seems to be my experience exactly.Thinner Oak Dowels (usually red oak) is what you’d find at a craft store or Lowes or Home Depot which is a more flexible and sturdy Oak.
I could find it if I had to. I used to buy it at Condon Hardwoods in NY. Made fingerboards for fretted instruments with it. You would have to rip it and round it yourself, not to mention it costs a fortune by the board foot.If you could ever find it, Ebony would be almost as strong as a fibreglass ramrod.
I could find it if I had to. I used to buy it at Condon Hardwoods in NY. Made fingerboards for fretted instruments with it. You would have to rip it and round it yourself, not to mention it costs a fortune by the board foot.
If I were out somewhere, no source for a store-bought stick, I guess that I would look for white ash; strong and flexible enough for snow-shoe making.
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