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There very well might have been at some time in the past. Many things became deep dark secrets never to be shared with others. This might have become one of the things that was passed down orally from journeyman to apprentice. I have never seen anything specific in writing. What I have learned has come from others and listening to older craftsmen/women when this subject has come up. Building stocks for the Competive Clays arena helped solidify observations of my own.
Maybe Crosschisels will weigh in and give the benefit of his knowledge. Who knows, I have been wrong on subjects before. Never too late to learn something new.
