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QuestionWhat woods resist strong impact?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerBasically any hardwood should be fairly good at absorbing blows. Maple, oak, and hickory are all great options. Remember, the quality of the wood is important. If you mill the wood yourself, you must dry the wood out for 20-30 days before cutting it to size.
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QuestionIs pine wood good for this?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerUnfortunately, no. Pine has a wonderful scent and grain, but it's an extremely soft wood. It may shatter or crack as you're trimming and sanding your bokken.
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QuestionCan you use oak wood?This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.wikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerOak is a great choice! It's a firm wood that is unlikely to break or splinter while you're working on it. It's also pretty hard to damage if you're practicing with your bokken.
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QuestionWhat is the best type of wood to use for this?Shrek33sanderCommunity AnswerAsh wood is very good, and has been used for spear shafts throughout history.
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QuestionCan I do this project with a piece of plywood or other wood from a hardware store?Community AnswerIt works, but plywood will not resist strong impact, and if you use it, it will most likely break.
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