Go Bars...(Material)

[gordon stelter]

Gee, Terry. I'd think that "go bars" would be a
perfect subject for your laminating skills.
     G

--- Farrell <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:

> Again, I think this is breaking strength rather than
> shear strength - but I'm not an engineer - any
> engineers out there to set us straight?
> 
> Terry Farrell
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
> 
> 
>   Maybe Joe is replying to this........
> 
>   >Pick a wood that doesn't splinter/crack easily.
> My oak may not be the best choice as I 
>   had one bar crack and >launch across my shop.
> Fortunately no one was in the trajectory 
>   of the very sharp spear that went flying! :-) 
> 
>   Avery 
> 
>   At 03:21 PM 4/3/2006, you wrote:
> 
>     What's shear got to do with go-bars?
>      
>     Terry Farrell
> 
>       ----- Original Message ----- 
> 
> 
>       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.
> 
> 
>       Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon)
> 
>       Captain, Tool Police
> 
>       Squares R I
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 


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