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<DIV>I should thing Hickory would be the best choice for go bars, as it is the best wood for resistance to sheer. I used to own a pair of hickory skis and they we heavy but very flexible. It's THE material for making wooden threaded stock, for piano legs, etc.</DIV>
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<DIV>Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)</DIV>
<DIV>Captain, Tool Police</DIV>
<DIV>Squares R I</DIV>
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