"Little Scrapper" does not have edge grain red elm on the belly or back. It is edge grain bocote veneers...which I do not offer as a limb core and I just wanted to use them up. On the 2nd page I discuss how the "Little Scrapper" came into being...which described the materials used in that bow.
"Numero Uno" has red elm in it...and while it is from "edge grain" stock, IMO it seems to show some characteristics similar to flat grain in some areas. That will happen some times, and in fact tends to make for a nicer looking limb than does a PURE edge grain limb. In theory a pure edge grain limb would be ideal, but in reality I have never met someone good enough to determine the difference between the two...still though, when I order red elm I order edge grain...which in its "true" form is very straight and shows little character. I am going to try to get most of my "beauty" in quality craftsmanship and nice riser woods. I must admit that I have been a little surprised that the majority of my orders have been with standard riser woods and not many "figured" or cosmetic woods (which is obviously additional expense since such woods are harder to come by).
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