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Any woodworkers?

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Forster46, Mar 31, 2013.

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    Championsumo

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    Oh the fun stuff has started, 3d printed systainer cleats.

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    Very nice touch!
     
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    I have this piece of wood that I cut out two bowl blanks. I was told it was butternut. I don’t think it is butternut. Maybe white oak or ash?

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    That top pic looks like it might have .etal in it because of the black streaks. I would scan that with a metal detector
    The grain on the flat doesn't look like ash or oak. It might be butternut.
     
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    kinda thinking butternut too -- is it kinda soft and light?
     
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    It’s not soft. Cuts more like oak.
     
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    Hickory maybe?
     
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    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Looks like ash to me. If it was white oak it would be darker core
     
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    Championsumo

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    One Side is starting to look pretty good.

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    Championsumo

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    Hope I’m not wearing everyone out with my daily updates. I’m just really excited about this thing and think it’s cool.
     
  11. Aug 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
    wilcam47

    wilcam47 Keep on keeping on!

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    Never!
     
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    Nope! Not at all!
     
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    RichochetRabbit

    RichochetRabbit Bing Bing Bing

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    The number of good ideas people get from the work of others is endless. Besides "The first thing you need to know will likely be the last thing you learn." ... learn from others.
     
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