Thread: Butterfly matching Camphor Laurel

The lighter coloured boards are absolutely stunning. Have you moved yet Chris or are you still somewhere around Woodford?

Originally Posted by aldav

The lighter coloured boards are absolutely stunning. Have you moved yet Chris or are you still somewhere around Woodford?

Still in Woodford Dave but hoping to find a place to call home soon.
I agree,the lighter coloured boards have lovely grain and an almost perfect butterfly match...MM

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...MM

Originally Posted by MAPLEMAN

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...MM

OH WOW Chris love the wood Jools xx

Originally Posted by jools13

OH WOW Chris love the wood Jools xx

Cool...thrilled you love what you see Jools...a real buzz for me to share the pics too...after all these years, timber still has the magical ability to put me in a state of wonderment...MM

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.

Originally Posted by Robson Valley

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.

No longer interested in marketing/selling timber Robson Valley...my health has declined unfortunately but that's life!
Still love looking at it though ...MM

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.

Tree spirits...MM

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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I must have some Mr Mapleman.
Let me know if you have some time to catch up for a yarn.

Here's a few more pics as promised...MM

They look really nice Chris. How big are they?

Originally Posted by cava

They look really nice Chris. How big are they?

Cheers George...boards are around 200mm wide and up to 1700mm long
Crazy grain in some of them...stump wood always tends to produce really interesting pieces...hope you enjoyed the pics mate...MM