On Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:27:31 -0500, Brian Whatcott
wrote:

On Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:34:39 GMT, (Richard
Casady) wrote:

On Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:05:28 -0500, Brian Whatcott
wrote:

A pick axe handle is usually specified to use the toughest wood
available and would be a very suitable basis, I reckon.

Wonder what they cost? Ash baseball bats cost about a hundred bucks.

Casady

Under $20 for hickory if I recall....

Brian W

The figure I gave is for a regular Louisville Slugger major league
professional bat. I couldn't believe it. Now the ash looks to be going
the way of the chestnut and elm. I am sure hickory would make an
acceptable bat.

Casady