Well, I found the hickory I was looking for; Jack (in Rolesville) had some at a very reasonable price. Nice guy and great to deal with. He asked me if persimmon is ever used for bows. It is; some incredible bows are made from it. He had a chunk of it long enough for some bow blanks that had bark...
I took a ride this AM to see Jack aka SAW4YOU. Man does he have some pretty maple cut. I can't wait to see the cherry he has up there to cut. You guys are really missing out if you don't go to see him. You will leave very happy. Here is what followed me home.
BTW small world. Jack and I used...