Thanks guys. I will give Eddie's idea a shot and if I strikeout I will be back. I can get by with 1 3/8" sq. but that is cutting it close.
BTW George what is the actual size of 6/4.
also Chris I would like a few pieces of that maple, or cherry for that matter, if I could be so bold. I'd luv to make a few Stezko needles out of that. What you want in return?