Wood Suggestions sought

[Aragorn]

I have a tool chest in progress for measuring & marking tools in Black Walnut. I finished the lid (just because I've no patience and the rest of it is taking forever!) and it's looking great.

Clearly, photos to follow asap? :wink:

 

[Adam]

I'd vote for an english timber. Quite simply, its more sustainable and environmentally better in terms of less transportation, and supports more people (e.g tree surgeons) etc, locally.

I made an Oak box and it has a lovely warmth, now I've oiled and waxed it.

Adam

 

[Chris Knight]

That mahogany crotch veneer looks magnificent Jason. Makes me think again about a veneered solution rather than solid timber. Adam, oak is still on my list - elm too now.

I have at least ruled out a couple of woods - the Padauk is too red and yesterday, I planed a board of Bubinga I had - it looked pretty nice but that stuff weighs a ton! I would need hinges from a bank vault manufacturer to support the doors - mind you with my new plane inside that may not be such a bad idea :wink:

 

[Anonymous]

Chris

I visited Good Timber on Saturday and they have a load of Elm for sale at £149 on a pallet. It is wany edged and there'll be a fair bit of scrap, but easily enough there for your cabinet with loads left over :wink:

 

[Chris Knight]

Tony,
Thanks for the heads up. I will probably have a look.

 

[Woodythepecker]

Oh cheers Chris. Hello i am up the back here with the Mahogany Crotch :shock:

Regards

Woody

 

[Chris Knight]

Woody, it does look the business doesn't it? Mind you, an elm burr looks pretty fantastic too.

Aragorn, reckon I will have to commission one of the turners here to make me a matching coffee mug in wood!

 

[Aragorn]

Aragorn, reckon I will have to commission one of the turners here to make me a matching coffee mug in wood!

Reckon you should! In cocobolo, d'you think?