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  1. 8th October 1999, 08:20 PM #1
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    Default Wood ID wanted

    This was posted to me. Contrary to popular belief I don't have a clue.Perhaps some
    one here can help.

    Hi ,

    I have a wood identification question for you. I purchased some pen blanks
    from two different suppliers and one of them has mislabeled their wood. I
    ordered Amboyna burl and Goldfield burl. Since the Goldfield is from your
    area I thought you would know. One lot of wood is caramel colored with
    lots of eyes in it and is very soft and spongy. The other wood is very
    hard and a fairly dark redish brown. The Amboyna I ordered from Craft
    Supplies looks like the Goldfield I ordered from Penn State. I would
    appreciate any help you could give me.

    Thanks,

    Shawn Swafford

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  3. 28th May 2006, 06:38 PM #2
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    Smile amboyna wood id

    Hi Shawn,
    I am not sure when you posted your inquiry, about the amboyna (Pterocarpus indicus), but the hard, dark reddish-brown wood does not sound like amboyna. The caramel coloured one sounds okay.
    Please contact me ([email protected]) if you would like to have s sample checked or confirmed.
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    This Man (bows deeply) knows his stuff.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kyw_Ilic
    I am not sure when you posted your inquiry.
    It was the 8th October 1999 at 7.20pm. The date is shown above the post.

    Better late then never. and it is great to see a newcomer doing a search, wish there were more, so welcome to the board.

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    But since I've never heard of Shawn Swafford, it's absolutely useless.
    Is there anything easier done than said?
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    But he sure knows how to ask a tricky question.
    7 years to get an answer
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    Quote Originally Posted by echnidna
    But he sure knows how to ask a tricky question.
    7 years to get an answer
    somehow I reckon he might know a thing or two about timber, & musta been waiting to see if any of us could answer first
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    G'day All.
    Been in New Zealand for the last 2 weeks playing tourist.

    Did ya miss me???
    Bloody good to see Jugo on the list.
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  10. 2nd June 2006, 10:00 PM #9
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    Nice to hear from you!
    Seems that one or two of you have heard of me!
    You may be interested in some recent articles in Australian Wood Review Magazine #50 and #51, one on the Australian Wood Collection, and a couple on wood movement.
    Cheers!
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