Type of joint, material and pin type
- By gregcantrall
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Don't forget the density and grain patern. Working with maple, a split is better than sawn stock. A tight grain should be stiffer and heavier than a piece milled to the same specs with wider grain.Wood is resonant, and I think it really comes down to the balance and taper or a combination of both
A true craftsman would start with a log then cut to length. Then split then cure to the proper moisture. Turn to an oversize then cure again before final turning. Simple