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Offline GREG IN MALAD

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Myrtle? Included finished bow pics.
« on: June 16, 2011, 03:47:00 PM »
My brother gave this to me while I was in Washington. I think it's myrtle, but I've never seen it this dark before. It isn't yew or doug fir and I can't think of anything else that grows in the northwest that is this color. What do you think?
 
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Offline KellyG

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« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2011, 04:46:00 PM »
Wow what ever it is that is a big chunk, man if it is as big as it look. I see mantle or a bar top counter and heck cut a little off and make lam bow too. sorry cant tell  you what it is.
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Offline Colorado Joe

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« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2011, 06:18:00 PM »
Could be a walnut. beautiful piece though, send all scrap pieces to me I can use em making knives  ;)
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« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2011, 07:31:00 PM »
Looks like Black Walnut to me.
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Offline GREG IN MALAD

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« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2011, 09:33:00 PM »
It isn't walnut, doesn't smell like it, and it's heavier. I have a piece of myrtle I bought at Mcbeaths and it has a similiar grain structure and hardness. Whatever it is, it will be turned into veneer and risers once I get the courage to cut it into small pieces.
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« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2011, 10:12:00 PM »
Its Myrtle,. You get it in that color to a light tan. break off a piece of bark and smell it. I guarantee its myrtle. Oh and if you don't want it Steve will buy it (grin) that is a killer piece  I just bought one like it but its a bit lighter. It took me most of a day to mill it up. Be sure and seal it good. The stuff you cut up for lams will have to be bundles tight or they will warp like crazy. Once dry you are fine./ The piece I just cut was 4 years drying and still green.

God bless you , Steve
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Offline GREG IN MALAD

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« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2011, 11:34:00 PM »
Thanks Steve,
This piece has been cut for at least 10 years, but I will seal it because it's drier here than in Washington. This slab is 60" x 16" x 2.5" and should provide a lifetime supply of veneer and risers.
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« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2011, 08:04:00 PM »
It took a while but I finally cut up the myrtle and imagine my suprise when I saw what was inside.   :bigsmyl:  


 

 

 

 

 
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« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2011, 08:38:00 PM »
Nice!!!   :clapper:
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« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2011, 09:00:00 PM »
That is really nice. I bet you knew it all the time!
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« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2011, 09:21:00 PM »
Wow! Impressive grain! Super beautiful bow!
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« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2011, 09:34:00 PM »
BEAUTIFUL
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« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2011, 09:39:00 PM »
Wow, great character grain, wonderful bow.
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« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2011, 10:17:00 PM »
Whoooeee!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2011, 10:18:00 PM »
Absolutely beautiful veneers!
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« Reply #15 on: November 04, 2011, 10:34:00 PM »
Stunning!!! That is one sweet looking bow.
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« Reply #16 on: November 04, 2011, 11:13:00 PM »
Man shes a beauty, Thats some piece of wood. I'v seen that piece of wood before did you make a different bow,riser or something last year. Maybe I had a dream.  Super job, Crg
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« Reply #17 on: November 05, 2011, 12:51:00 AM »
Vary, Vary, Beatutiful!!!! Need a job?  :)
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« Reply #18 on: November 05, 2011, 01:38:00 AM »
Wow Greg, That is awesome! That is nice looking stuff alright. Did you chronograph it?
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« Reply #19 on: November 05, 2011, 02:18:00 AM »
Nice job ! The grain looks awesome.

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