Ulmus parvifolia elm" for the real Chinese elm. Elms, hickory and ash all have remarkably hard, tough wood that has made them popular for things like tool handles, bows and baseball bats. Chinese elm is considered the hardest of the elms. Owing to its superior hardness, toughness and resistance to splitting, Chinese elm is said to be the best of all woods for chisel handles and similar uses. Chinese elm lumber is used most for furniture, cabinets, veneer and hardwood flooring, as well as specialty uses such as long bow construction and tool handles. Most of the commercially milled lumber goes directly
The Spokes 2018, on April 6! Just as a bicycle wheel relies on the support of all of its spokes, this group depends on the dedication of every member to achieve its goals and remain one of Northern California's most unique and talented collegiate music groups! The Spokes were created in January 2004 by two former members of the coed a cappella group, the Liquid Hotplates. Co-founders Camaron Ochs and Jaclyn Fromer posted fliers around UC Davis to find entertaining and talented girls who were interested in forming an all-female group. After several rounds of auditions, there were eight Spokes. They practiced