cwasil
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I did a bunch of slimlines, designers & cigars. Can anyone tell me what type of wood this is in the second picture. The stuff was light as air but tougher to turn than expected...cool open grain
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ilikewood
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Could be one of several things...Koa or Black Acacia (a koa relative), or even mesquite from a curly part (root) of the tree. I have some that looks just like that.
Oh yeah, I've seen some cuts of Monkey Pod look just like that too.
I just re-read your post a bit better...if it was extremely light, the possibility of it being Monkey pod is much higher as Koa is a fairly dense wood. Monkey Pod is very light and not dense at all. Did it seem real dusty when you turned it?
BYW- those are nice pens.
Lou, I am no expert on wood...might be able to recognize a few but thats about it.[:I]
Oh yeah, I've seen some cuts of Monkey Pod look just like that too.
I just re-read your post a bit better...if it was extremely light, the possibility of it being Monkey pod is much higher as Koa is a fairly dense wood. Monkey Pod is very light and not dense at all. Did it seem real dusty when you turned it?
BYW- those are nice pens.
Lou, I am no expert on wood...might be able to recognize a few but thats about it.[:I]
Very nice assortment of pens! My first guess would be curly koa...after that, I'd ask Bill (ilikewood)!
JimGo
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Wow, that was a busy weekend! Nice job with those, too! I especially like the "hourglass" cigars; nicely executed.
WoodChucker
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Very nice group of pens, you did a beautiful job on them!
Gregory Huey
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Nice series of pens and I would guess Mesquite.
rtjw
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You have been very busy.
swm6500
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Nice looking pens Chad. No idea on the wood type.
cwasil
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Honestly the shaped cigars are the worst of the bunch. I'm new at making these and I feel they're much to big and bulky...I'm trying to copy Yoyo's so I get a feel for it and then walk off in my own direction. Not very good yet though
As for the mystery wood here's a little about it:
1. One of the lightest blanks I've dealt with
2. Has that little checkerboard pattern on it like Padauk has
3. Crazy grains
Thanks for help. I normally don't care for the open grained stuff like this but this is some really neat stuff
As for the mystery wood here's a little about it:
1. One of the lightest blanks I've dealt with
2. Has that little checkerboard pattern on it like Padauk has
3. Crazy grains
Thanks for help. I normally don't care for the open grained stuff like this but this is some really neat stuff
Fleabit
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Now that was a busy weekend. They all look great! Good job.
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