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walnut log with nails
January 14, 2007

i have access to a walnut logabout 10 inches dia and 6 feet long, felled about 20 years ago over the years it has been abused by kids pounding nails…
african mahogany
January 12, 2007

I am new to carving and practicing the ball and claw. What is the difference between African and Honduran mahogany in respect to carving? I have never used African to…
Edgemate cherry banding
January 11, 2007

Hi - I am making a low TV cabinet/liquor cabinet. Had the opportunity to acquire prefinished and varnished sheet of cherry veneer plywood. Have cut it up and constructed a…
Lumber Supplier: Eastern Massachusetts
January 10, 2007

Hello All, I'm kinda new to woodworking and I was wondering if anyone knew of any good lumber suppliers in the Eastern Massachusetts area. Any info would be greatly appreciated.…
Gabo ebony
January 10, 2007

Anyone out there know where I can buy some Gabon Ebony? The really black stuff. I am using as a highlight in a table and need thin (veneer thin or…
Alder for cabinets
January 8, 2007

Considering using Alder for some kitchen cabinets. Besides the fact it's rather soft are there any reasons not to use it? It's described as fairly easy to work and finish,…
1/4″ Walnut For Door Panels
January 8, 2007

All, I am building walnut cabinets for my kitchen and would like to use 1/4 walnut plywood for the door panels. Trouble is I can't find any with 2 good…
Working With Mesquite
January 7, 2007

I would like to know what your experiences have been working with mesquite. My only experience has been as a BBQ wood, for which it excels. I've found a great source for…
Rough sawn lumber supplier
January 6, 2007

Hi Guys, I live in the country near Durango, CO in the southwest corner of the state. Spruce, Ponderosa pine and fir are the native woods available in the area.…
veneering substrate
January 5, 2007

I am veneering a couple doors for an armoire. I milled the the maple veneer myself to ~1/16" thick. I edge glued 5 pieces together (they glued up nicely and…

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