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1. 
   joelj84 | Nov 19, 2003 12:12am | #1

   Walnut burl most likely

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   rslatm | Nov 21, 2003 04:27pm | #2

   Sounds like it could be oysters.  Veneers of thinly sliced cross sections of   branches.  Walnut was a common choice.
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   Rav | Nov 21, 2003 05:22pm | #3

   Thanks for your repy. Oysters? I haven't heard this term before. I got the impression that this was a solid lumber piece, but I'll have my friend take a closer look for veneering.

   r2

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   SawdustRay | Nov 21, 2003 09:34pm | #4

   Here's an article on figure types - although I didn't see "walnut eyes".  The people at Certainly Wood are extremely helpful and I'm sure you could give them a call to find out what that might be. 

   http://www.certainlywood.com/figuretypes.htm

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   Rav | Nov 21, 2003 11:23pm | #5

   Thanks!

   check out that "quilted" figure!

   r2

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   lostarrow | Nov 22, 2003 02:10am | #6

   Could be they're refering to birdseye walnut.  Same as birdseye maple, only it's walnut. Quite rare. I have a small jag of  birdseye walnut veneer that I bought at least 20 yrs. ago. I got it from Bob Morgan Woodworking in Louisville Ky. I don't know if he's still in business. I haven't seen his advertisements in years.

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