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Re-moistening Wood
December 6, 2007

A farmer gave me two cherry boards that had been in a barn loft for nearly 50 years. They are approximately 2 inches thick, 9 inches wide, and 10 feet long,…
zebra wood
December 4, 2007

I have acquired kind of a large quantity of zebra wood ( it was a steal and couldn't pass it up). Even though its not my favorite wood I cant…
Identifying Wood, different question
December 3, 2007

Hi All - I acquired a beautiful inlaid box jewelry box some years ago and would like to sell it, but don't know what woods are in it, to price…
camphor wood
December 3, 2007

I whacked down a few small branches that were rubbing on our roof today that range from about 4 inches in diameter all the way down to 3/4" in diameter…
Identifying wood question
December 1, 2007

I have heard of a "chemical test" that can be done to accurately identify a woods species. Does anyone know of someone who provides this service "or similar"? Thanks
Prickly Ash
November 30, 2007

In the process of taking down an old fence, I am going to have to cut several "tickle tounge" trees, I've googled them and found they're also called "prickly ash", there are…
Bubinga tree photo?
November 30, 2007

Hello everyone. I hope someone can help me with an unusual request. I am building a jewelry chest for my daughter for the holidays out of Bubinga. I am looking…
Planing Hard Maple
November 29, 2007

Hi, I am still learning about different wood types and learning quickly how they respond to machine and hand tool work. At the moment I am using hard maple on…
Using the small stuff
November 28, 2007

Last Saturday I was getting some stuff at HD here in Durham, NC and I met a guy in the tool section who makes pens on the lathe with small…
ambrosia maple
November 28, 2007

I am considering using ambrosia maple on a rocker I plan to build. Very few dealers carry it, and those that do charge a minimal price. I am aware it…

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