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| Author: | KHageman [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rambutan For Backs and Sides |
Greetings to all, I just purchased a couple of Rambutan boards that are very striking in appearance with lot of curl and figured grain. The wood in the rough is a kind of pinkish red with darker streaking. It is very heavy. Has anyone every used it for back and sides. I will post some pictures tomorrow. I find it a very interesting lumber. Ken |
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| Author: | StevenWheeler [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 9:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rambutan For Backs and Sides |
Never heard of it. I guess I'll do some Google. Build a OM or SJ with it. Steve |
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| Author: | KHageman [ Fri Feb 06, 2009 10:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rambutan For Backs and Sides |
I have attached a picture of this wood. The outline is a Classical Back. The wood comes from Indonesia. It is also know as Logan Berry. Grown for fruit. Has a nice curl and color variation. Ken |
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| Author: | KHageman [ Sat Feb 07, 2009 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rambutan For Backs and Sides |
Greetings, I took a couple more pictures of his wood. I really like it. The pieces were waxed by my lumber supplier. I think what you see is a pretty good idea of the color and figure after finishing. I will probably cut this stuff up in a couple of weeks when I get some time. Again, If anyone know about this particular wood when it comes to backs and sides, I would appreciate the information. I have really been taken by its appearance!! Thanks Ken |
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