David wrote:
> K Anthony wrote:
> > I have been using red oak for several years and always enjoyed working with
> > it, but I am looking for other species for a little variety. I mostly build
> > furniture both large and small. Does anyone have any suggestions?
> >
> >
> Maple
> Walnut
> Alder
> Pine
> Cherry
> White oak
> Mahogany
> Beech
> Birch...to name but a few.
>
> Dave
You might add sassafras and locust. Quartersawn sycamore is also nice,
if a bit light and soft. Sweetgum, when it can be found, is interesting
(as are black gum--tupelo--and black willow, but they're even harder to
locate).
"David" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>K Anthony wrote:
>> I have been using red oak for several years and always enjoyed working
>> with it, but I am looking for other species for a little variety. I
>> mostly build furniture both large and small. Does anyone have any
>> suggestions?
> Maple
> Walnut
> Alder
> Pine
> Cherry
> White oak
> Mahogany
> Beech
> Birch...to name but a few.
>
> Dave
You forgot my two favorites; butternut and bubinga!
Toller wrote:
> "David" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> K Anthony wrote:
>>> I have been using red oak for several years and always enjoyed working
>>> with it, but I am looking for other species for a little variety. I
>>> mostly build furniture both large and small. Does anyone have any
>>> suggestions?
>> Maple
>> Walnut
>> Alder
>> Pine
>> Cherry
>> White oak
>> Mahogany
>> Beech
>> Birch...to name but a few.
>>
>> Dave
>
> You forgot my two favorites; butternut and bubinga!
>
>
Damn! I almost added butternut to the list, but thought I'd already
offered the OP plenty of choices. :)
Dave
K Anthony wrote:
> I have been using red oak for several years and always enjoyed working with
> it, but I am looking for other species for a little variety. I mostly build
> furniture both large and small. Does anyone have any suggestions?
>
>
Maple
Walnut
Alder
Pine
Cherry
White oak
Mahogany
Beech
Birch...to name but a few.
Dave