[Loch-Ruadh] Help with thick wood!

[Sluggy!]

Ciarlariello, Keith W wrote:

> Also there might be some concern
> over removing the skin on the rattan.  I have personally not found this to
> be a problem; the skin does not provide any additional strength in my
> opinion.  Others may feel differently.

I have no practical experience with a reduction in strength by removing
the skin; my concern is entirely theoretical. In practical terms, it may
not matter one bit... :)

Sluggy!