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glued to a; dotted lines c indicate section of 

 finished strip. 



The specific gravities and weight of various 

 woods mentioned are given by Mr. Wells as 

 follows, the standard being distilled well water : 



Snakewood i-37i8 85.74 



Bethabara 1.2140 75-88 



Greenheart (dark) 1.0908 68.18 



Jucara prieto i .08 67.30 



Lancewood 1.0335 65.49 



Six strip split bamboo 9915 61.96 



Four strip split bamboo, enamel inside .9678 60.49 



Greenheart (light) 9643 60.26 



Dagama 90 56.10 



Hickory 7963 49.77 



