How Common Is Checking In Exotic Wood Risers?

[Izzy]

Thanks Jim, I spoke to Beth last night and while she assured me that their wood is dried before a build, I still like that dymondwood. Now to decide between a 1 piece curve or take down long bow and coco or spalted maple veneer and rough sheep or elk tips.     . I've got eight months to decide.

[Tim Finley]

East African gaboon will check less than other ebonys and yes Bocote does check and in some boards very badly, I've seen it check many times when I was finish sanding usually through the shelf or thumb rests. coco I've had little problem with.