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Mike Shields
12-27-2013, 1:35 PM
Any help identifying this would be appreciated:
278153278154
Thanks,
Mike
Earl McLain
12-27-2013, 1:50 PM
No expert eye here, but has the look of sapele, or some form of mahogany to me.
earl
Jueri Svjagintsev
12-27-2013, 9:19 PM
I'm guessing only, but I reckon it's teak.
Erik Loza
12-27-2013, 10:27 PM
Teak would be my guess as well. It's often used in A/V furniture.
Erik Loza
Minimax USA
Montgomery Scott
12-28-2013, 12:08 AM
indonesian plantation teak
Jim Matthews
12-28-2013, 8:29 PM
I'll be contrary on this - I think it's Lyptus (http://www.woodworkerssource.com/Lyptus.html).
Particularly if the stereo rack was built in China,
parts cost are very important. Lyptus is considerably
less expensive than traditionally logged lumber.
It's straight grained, and stains evenly.
I hate the stuff, it's splintery and unpleasant to saw or plane by hand.
It machines beautifully, but I won't purchase it if there are alternatives.
Erik Loza
12-29-2013, 9:43 AM
Jim: But do they have access to Lyptus in China? My understanding is that Lyptus is commercially farmed in Brazil, whereas Teak is readily available throughout Asia. From a manufacturing standpoint, wouldn't it be a lot cheaper to use Teak? Just my thoughts.
Erik Loza
Minimax USA
marty shultz
12-29-2013, 9:50 AM
looks like teak to me.
Mike Shields
01-01-2014, 10:06 AM
Any help identifying this would be appreciated:
278153278154
Thanks,
Mike
Yikes!
Local wood supplier has 4/4 teak in stock, only $46.88/bf S3S.
My project just took a change to walnut.
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