Why doesnt GEC and other makers use more types of fancy wood

[Will Power]

This 38 of mine is none too poor either

 

[pistonsandgears]

I suspect they tend to stick with wood that is readily available and that they have experience with. I know they have at times had some issues with pin cracks with certain woods.

I do like it when they use Snake wood

 

[pistonsandgears]

Double post

 

[Will Power]

French Walnut