wood native to Korea? Source?
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The forests in Korea are largely pine, poplar, spruce and oak. There is virtually no exportation of their woods as they are net importers. since they consume more wood for heating than they produce. There are other Asian and Southeast Asian trees which are availble, but Korea seems to be largely out of the mix of rare and unusual woods.
Mac In Oak Ridge
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Do a search on ebay for Korea and wood. You should find some furniture there. Some descriptions mention the wood used. I have found reference to Elm and Tree of Heaven (Palwinia).
I also found this guy:
http://www.wpskorea.org/member/yoon.htm
His photo looks like a friendly guy and I wouldn't hesitate to contact him through his email address and tell him what you are looking for and why you want it. Perhaps he will guide you to someone who can send you a chunk of wood. Perhaps put a picture pen or two with your email to him. That will give him an idea of what you are looking for and be sure and mention how small the pieces of wood you want are. He may just take it on as an interesting project and you could send him a pen for the help. Just a thought. I'd do it in a hearbeat.
I also found this web site:
http://www.geocities.com/roman.jost/IntroductiontoKoreanFurniture.htm
Has good information about what woods are used in woodworking and furniture. Mentions Persimmon, now that would be interesting to get a hold of, some Korean Persimmon Wood.
I just think you could flop around and find someone to send you a couple of sticks of some interesting wood. How about trying to contact someone in our military in South Korea. There is bound to be some woodworkers that are in the military over there. You could track them down some way.
Go for it!
I also found this guy:
http://www.wpskorea.org/member/yoon.htm
His photo looks like a friendly guy and I wouldn't hesitate to contact him through his email address and tell him what you are looking for and why you want it. Perhaps he will guide you to someone who can send you a chunk of wood. Perhaps put a picture pen or two with your email to him. That will give him an idea of what you are looking for and be sure and mention how small the pieces of wood you want are. He may just take it on as an interesting project and you could send him a pen for the help. Just a thought. I'd do it in a hearbeat.
I also found this web site:
http://www.geocities.com/roman.jost/IntroductiontoKoreanFurniture.htm
Has good information about what woods are used in woodworking and furniture. Mentions Persimmon, now that would be interesting to get a hold of, some Korean Persimmon Wood.
I just think you could flop around and find someone to send you a couple of sticks of some interesting wood. How about trying to contact someone in our military in South Korea. There is bound to be some woodworkers that are in the military over there. You could track them down some way.
Go for it!
Rudy Vey
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What about some laminated chop sticks....
just kidding....
just kidding....
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