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I had lots in my shed (all rough) milled all to the largest size I could.
Am remaking the desk for my secretary and wound up with more than I need. So that $$$ saved.
Jim
Jim
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Jim, my favorite wood to work with. Takes a stain beautifully.
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I always struggle with throwing out smaller walnut cut offs more than any other wood
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Excellent wood for small boxes. In the last couple of years, I've recycled some church French doors and a baby grand piano of walnut into a number of jewelry boxes, a memory box, some game boxes, and a curio bookcase. Still have a small pile of pieces left over.
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Years ago there was a hardwood milling/grading operation nearby. I would raid their cutoff bin of any walnut shorts, especially those with knots. I could get some pen blanks with lots of interesting grain from around the knots.
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We may see the writing on the wall, but all we do is criticize the handwriting.
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I was lucky enough to get the back 3 x 3” pieces of what I think is spruce from the back of a very old piano. Beautiful tight and clear grain. I’m hoping they will be box material for something special. Now I just need to find the time to use it…
