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here ya go -My 1st wild guess is CVG Fir because of all the pitch pockets, but the early/late wood distinction is lacking. Most likely a conifer of some sort.
A fresh planed end grain shot might be helpful also. And how heavy/dense is it ?
And yeah, way too nice to ditch.
Thanks Frank. I love you too.It is genuine shelf wood. Especially pretty stuff when painted.
Sugar pine sounds close, if not right on. It is not very dense at all - quite light and soft. Although, given the natural range of SP, I don't know how it wound up in NY.Hi Rennie,
I went through my copy of Wood Identification and Use by Terry Porter and published by the Guild of Master Craftsman I the UK.
The best match I could find squares with what Don has just stated. It mentions dark brown resin canals which are distinctive.
It is very close to the picture of Sugar Pine in the book.
Here is one citing from the Forest Service: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/Spfo/pubs/silvics_manual/Volume_1/pinus/lambertiana.htm
You said you carried it 2400 miles. Was this where it originated?
i hear tell rennie that wood can travel long distances in just afew days you must be slipping you even seen it happen once
Thanks everyone for your help. I believe I have found a way to deal with this board in an interesting way. However, I am not at liberty to discuss the solution to the problem till Friday at the earliest. However, I can tell you that my solution is in line with FWW traditions.
Thanks everyone for your help. I believe I have found a way to deal with this board in an interesting way. However, I am not at liberty to discuss the solution to the problem till Friday at the earliest. However, I can tell you that my solution is in line with FWW traditions.
Very nice Rennie. That wood will be used in a true working masterpiece for sure. I think I can hear it hooting already. Do it proud Jay.
Tom