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4th March 2018, 10:11 PM #1
Butterfly matching Camphor Laurel
Couple of Camphor boards displaying really nice grain and colour
Very much under rated is Camphor Laurel
Its status as a weed doesn't help its reputation...but don't be fooled
Can be as pretty as the 'best' of them
Hope you enjoy the pics...MMMapleman
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5th March 2018, 08:52 AM #2GOLD MEMBER
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The lighter coloured boards are absolutely stunning. Have you moved yet Chris or are you still somewhere around Woodford?
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5th March 2018, 09:30 AM #3
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5th March 2018, 08:26 PM #4
Here's a couple more that have 'marbled' grain
Not the best of pics but you get the idea just how pretty this stuff can be...MMMapleman
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5th March 2018, 09:55 PM #5Intermediate Member
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5th March 2018, 10:21 PM #6
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6th March 2018, 09:07 AM #7GOLD MEMBER
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While "butterfly-matched" might be a better description, the synonymous term here is "book-matched."
In any case, the visual concept has always been a delight to see.
Have you considered electric guitar bodies as well as (I hope) table tops?
I'm sure that there are luthiers who would mortgage their MIL's house for that.
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6th March 2018, 11:14 AM #8
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6th March 2018, 12:09 PM #9GOLD MEMBER
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I read you, loud and clear. Hell of a thing to have to quit.
Take on a partner and get something out of it!
I grow grapes for a crop and I start and sell frost hardy cuttings, new grape vines.
My legs are gone, I don't even know if I can do the pruning this spring (end of April).
So, I'll split the loot with a partner. The labor is easy, it's the walking & standing that's killin' me.
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19th April 2018, 09:28 AM #10
Tree spirits...MM
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19th April 2018, 10:03 PM #11
Here's a few pics highlighting how 'fiddleback' grain creates a three dimensional appearance
The surface appears undulating yet is perfectly flat
Will post a few more examples tomorrow...MM
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20th April 2018, 10:05 PM #12Senior Member
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I must have some Mr Mapleman.
Let me know if you have some time to catch up for a yarn.
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20th April 2018, 11:37 PM #13
Here's a few more pics as promised...MM
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21st April 2018, 09:06 AM #14GOLD MEMBER
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They look really nice Chris. How big are they?
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21st April 2018, 09:43 AM #15
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